Episode 010 All Signs Point to Everest

"One step at a time, boys". It was so great to leave this morning and head back out on the road. Today's driving brought us up to the top of Pang La Pass and some amazing views. We're on the final stretch of road leading to our new home for the next month and a half.

Total Running Time: 21:01

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Episode 009 Tingri Office and Day Spa

"American Prayer Flags". Well, we're now in the shadow of Mount Everest, in the little town of Tingri, Tibet. This place is around 14,000 feet and a popular spot for climbers to start getting used to the altitude.

Total Running Time: 16:26

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Episode 008 The Friendship Highway

Everything changes before Everest. It took a while, but we've made it up the side of the Tibetan Plateau. It's striking how different the terrain is up here.

Total Running Time: 19:17

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Episode 007 A Tibetan Point of View

Why is everyone speaking Mandarin? We finally cross the Friendship Bridge into Tibet and enter the town of Zhang Mu. Of course the experience is anything but friendly.

Total Running Time: 23:06

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Episode 006 The Road to Tibet

Everest here we come! Kathmandu has been great but it's time to get moving towards the mountain. We start the day off with the first of many, many kilometers along the Friendship Highway. This road connects Kathmandu, Nepal with Lhasa, Tibet.

Total Running Time: 22:24

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Episode 005 Shave and a Haircut, 12 Patches

Looking good is half the battle. Lhawang said that every step brings you closer to the top of Everest. Well, I guess some steps are smaller than others. Today is the final day we're spending in Kathmandu, and it's a day full of little steps that are all part of the journey.

Total Running Time: 19:20

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Episode 004 The City of Bhaktapur

"Down with the U.S. Imperialism." Lhawang, our head Sherpa, or Sirdar, and Ben's Everest climbing partner finally arrives.

Total Running Time: 29:56

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Episode 003 Kathmandu, Part 2

Om Mani Padme Hum. Major finally arrives and the Everest expedition continues. We check out the largest Stupa in Nepal: Boudhanath.

Total Running Time: 23:49

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Episode 002 Kathmandu, Part 1

Forget Bob Seger. We're not going to Kathmandu, we're already here. The gateway to Everest. Unfortunately, Major's still behind in Bangkok but he's on his way.

Total Running Time: 21:48

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Episode 001 Wal-Mart to Kathmandu

The Everest expedition begins. We start things off with a trip to Wal-Mart to get as much "high energy" snack foods as we can pack in our duffel bags

Total Running Time: 34:14

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Episode 000 Introduction

Start here. Get a good feeling for what this Podcast is all about. A little background on the expedition, team members, the film and how this all came to be.

Total Running Time: 9:44

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