Operation 'Nuptse' is a go. New info added.

nuptse

Nuptse’s south face. We will climb the north face, via NW approach (not shown)

We’ve pushed the button.

Nuptse is a 25,000′ + peak, just off the shoulder of Everest for those not in the know. It’s rarely climbed and has a very cool beauty about it. So, we’ve seen from pictures. We’ll get to know it up front and personal soon. What this trip does, is allows us to get to know the Khumbu Ice Fall, and first two camps of Everest, before we hang a right turn and go up for Nuptse.
Thanks to the hard work and great efforts of our new friends at Nepal Social Trekking, Ram and Basu.

It’s a great and small operation, but these guys are good. ANY thoughts of coming to Nepal, look these guys up. They will take care of everything.

Acquired some new rope, base camp tent, and last minute food. At this point, we wait for the permit to process, then we have a 1.5 flight to a tiny town called Lukla. ONLY accessed by plane, and from there spend better part of a week heading to Everest Base camp.

Send note, comments. We miss you all.

Going fast, taking chances

Paul and Karen