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The expedition
There are two key parts
to the expedition – the trek through Nepal
to Base Camp, and the assault on the peak of Mount
Everest.
The trek to base camp started in the exotic city
of Kathmandu, before the party flew into the remote
mountain town of Lukla (9,350 feet) to begin the
trek into the Khumbu region of the Himalayas. They
follow an ancient route that takes them through
tiny villages, across high mountain passes, and
through remote valleys, villages, and monasteries.
The views grow even more spectacular as they venture
up the Dudh Kosi River to Namche Bazaar, the gateway
to the Khumbu region at 11,300 feet. They will
spend a night next to the Thyangboche monastery
(12,887 feet), where they will be rewarded with
spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, and
Lhotse.
A non-technical climb of Kala Pattar (18,450 feet)
will highlight the truly spectacular panorama of
Sagarmatha (Mt Everest), the Mother Goddess of
the World (29,028 feet), and Lhotse (27,560 feet).
There will plenty of time at the Everest Base Camp
to conduct research and to explore the base of
the tallest mountain in the world!
As the trekkers return to Canada, the professional
climbers will start their preparations for the
assault on Mount Everest which will take them a
further four weeks.
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