Episode 153: The Namaste Ninja
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | Comments Off on Episode 153: The Namaste Ninja
Making Lemonade. With Damion stable in the hospital, our Lhasa emergency relaxed a bit and we were able to continue exploring this amazing city. There are so many things to see here and at the top of the list is the Potala Palace. Chimi arranged transportation and we headed over to the Palace to get our minds blown by...
Episode 152: HAPE and Red Tape
Posted on Dec 9, 2011 | Comments Off on Episode 152: HAPE and Red Tape
The Potala And Priorities. Our first day in Lhasa started out just as I had imagined it. We spent some quality time in and around the Jokhang Temple, the holiest temple in Tibetan Buddhism. As a tourist, the Jokhang does not disappoint. There are throngs of religious pilgrims praying, chanting and prostrating around the temple...
Episode 151: A Long Way To Travel To See A Friend
Posted on Mar 17, 2011 | Comments Off on Episode 151: A Long Way To Travel To See A Friend
What A Journey, But Totally Worth It. Today we finally returned to the Kathmandu airport after several days of sightseeing and hanging out in Thamel. Our destination today? Lhasa, Tibet! That’s right today we finally flew back into Tibet. It feels so great to be back here as I haven’t been back since Scott Jacobs...
Episode 150: Bhaktapur 2010
Posted on Mar 10, 2011 | Comments Off on Episode 150: Bhaktapur 2010
Well, Well, Well. Gossip. Today the group traveled to the remarkable ancient city of Bhaktapur for a sight seeing outing. Unfortunately for me, I had to stay behind in Thamel and take care of some behind-the-scenes- business for the upcoming trek. I really regret not being able to join the group. Bhaktapur is a World Heritage...
Episode 149: The Marquardt Scale
Posted on Mar 2, 2011 | Comments Off on Episode 149: The Marquardt Scale
Everybody Poops. The thing is, most people don’t want to talk bout it. But when you’re traveling in the himalayas, what comes out of your body is just as vital to know about as what goes into your body. It’s even more important to know these details when we’re trekking at high altitude. If you’re...
Episode 148: A 365-Step Program
Posted on Feb 23, 2011 | Comments Off on Episode 148: A 365-Step Program
A Toursit, Not A Sherpa Shortcut. Today was a day of many rituals. The entire team has arrived and so it was time to get back to business. Firts order of the day? One of the infamous Thamel haircut/massages! After the shave/haircut/massage/chiro adjustment with Geoff it was time to explore around the Kathmandu Valley a bit....
Episode 147: “Meet Me In Kathmandu”
Posted on Feb 16, 2011 | Comments Off on Episode 147: “Meet Me In Kathmandu”
New Faces, Old Places. It’s so great to be back in Kathmandu and so cool to be starting this new Everest adventure! This is going to be the longest trip I’ve made back to the Himalayas since the original Everest expedition way back in 2003. It’s wonderful to have this much time to spend here in Nepal and soon...
Rest of Everest Season 5 Overview: Tibet In 3D
Posted on Feb 10, 2011 | Comments Off on Rest of Everest Season 5 Overview: Tibet In 3D
A New Dimension In The Himalayas. Season 5 of The Rest of Everest begins this week with a special episode of the podcast. This is definitely a first because everything you’re about to see was filmed in 3D. I’m very proud to be able to offer this new kind of video and excited that this is the first 3D material to be...
Episode 146: The End Of The 2009 Everest Trek & Photography Workshop
Posted on Dec 9, 2010 | Comments Off on Episode 146: The End Of The 2009 Everest Trek & Photography Workshop
All Good Things Come To An End. It’s difficult to believe that we’ve reached the end of this amazing experience but here we are. The past couple of days in Kathmandu have been pretty amazing. I look forward to going home to my family but I’m incredibly sad to be leaving. We returned from the trek riding a...
2011 Kailash Trek & Photography Workshop Update
Posted on Dec 1, 2010 | Comments Off on 2011 Kailash Trek & Photography Workshop Update
https://googledrive.com/host/0B7avdjh4X856enRVc3NNUUpjTEk/kailahsupdate.mp3 Here is an excerpt from a Tips From The Top Floor episode where Chris Marquardt and I discuss all things Kailash. As most of you know, registration for the workshop trek is open and we still have space available. If you’d like more information...
Episode 145: Full Circle
Posted on Nov 26, 2010 | Comments Off on Episode 145: Full Circle
Tipping Karma For Good Karma. Tonight we officially ended the trek by both checking in to our hotel and then showering for the first time in 2 weeks. I guess you could think of the shower as a sort of rebirth because there is not a single person on this trip who is currently the same person they were when we all arrived in to...
Episode 144: The Gates To Paradise
Posted on Nov 18, 2010 | Comments Off on Episode 144: The Gates To Paradise
No Paradise In Sight. Today was the last day of the trekking portion of our workshop. It’s kind of hard to believe that we’ve made it this far and that tonight we’ll be sleeping in a hotel. The day started off as all of the trekking mornings have with the last of the Jon & John morning shows and we began...
Episode 143: High Bridge Hijinks
Posted on Oct 20, 2010 | Comments Off on Episode 143: High Bridge Hijinks
One Small Step For Man, One Giant Leap For Sherpakind. The rest of today was the kind of day where you feel like a kid again. Thilo, Kyle and I were hiking with Sonam and were really enjoying our nice, leisurely hiking pace. Obviously Sonam thought the day could be a lot more fun and told us to run across every bridge with...
Episode 142: Snot Rocket
Posted on Oct 13, 2010 | Comments Off on Episode 142: Snot Rocket
One Of The Happiest Days Of My Life. We had a pleasant, almost balmy, evening last night and are now on our way back towards Namche Bazaar. These elevations seemed a bit high over a week ago but now the atmosphere seems luxurious! We’re finally officially back below the treeline and the views you get from this part of...
Episode 141: The Rest of Jon Miller
Posted on Oct 6, 2010 | Comments Off on Episode 141: The Rest of Jon Miller
Nelly Was Right. We continued down the trail today and finally made it back into the trees. It’s always fun to descend beneath the treeline–almost as much fun as passing the treeline on the way up! The only problem I have with descending to lower altitudes is the fact that the lower you go, the warmer it gets. I...
Episode 140: Pillow Talk
Posted on Sep 29, 2010 | Comments Off on Episode 140: Pillow Talk
Brought To You By [Insert Company Name Here]. We talk a lot about the need for the proper outerwear on this show. We talk about the need for a warm sleeping bag. Hmm, we even spend a lot of time talking about tissue in both the facial and toilet varieties. This morning was a first for the show as Chris, Monika and I spent...
Episode 139: It’s Just A Phase
Posted on Sep 21, 2010 | Comments Off on Episode 139: It’s Just A Phase
Now that we’re on our way down from Mt Everest the group has settled in to the daily routine of trekking in the himalayas. We hike for 6-8 hours each day and then walk into our nightly camp which is usually a tea house. After we drop our gear off in our tents the group heads inside to relax. For the majority of the...
Episode 138: Yaks In The Mist
Posted on Sep 14, 2010 | Comments Off on Episode 138: Yaks In The Mist
Blame Canada. This morning we began the last phase of the Everest trek…the downhill portion. The views of the high peaks were absolutely stunning as we were setting out in the morning during the best weather of the day. Indeed, these were the finest views we’ve had thus far on the trek because the weather pattern...
Episode 137: The Agony Of DeFeet
Posted on Sep 7, 2010 | Comments Off on Episode 137: The Agony Of DeFeet
Where’s The Snooze Button On A Sherpa? This morning Jon and I woke up a bit late. The activity of the past few days had left us pretty exhausted and being all warm and cozy in our individual sleeping bags made it tough to get up! Yes, it’s very easy to be comfy sleeping outdoors at nearly 17,000 feet… Today...
Episode 136: A Rare Opportunity
Posted on Sep 1, 2010 | Comments Off on Episode 136: A Rare Opportunity
I Was Just In The Neighborhood. I stayed at BC a few hours longer than the rest of our group not to take in the scenery, but to catch up with my old friend Dawa. Jeff was the first to head down and Steve and John followed a bit later leaving just me, Karma and Passang from our workshop group. While technically I’m still...
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