Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Anticipated Manaslu Itinerary

It is now less than one week until I leave for my attempt to climb Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world. I am so very excited! What an awesome adventure I am about to embark upon. I realize how truly blessed I am to be able to pursue my passion like I do. I do not take a single day for granted.
I have had several people ask me for an expedition itinerary. The dates shown below are a best case scenario. As anyone who has traveled to a third world country knows, rarely do things go entirely to plan. Ahhh the joys of travel! Honestly, I am addicted. I believe God created this beautiful world and I am so  eager to see every square inch.
 
Tuesday, August 25-27, 2015 – Depart Denver – Chicago – Abu Dhabi – Kathman
Friday, August 28, 2015 – Kathmandu
Saturday, August 29, 2015 – Helicopter flight to Sama Goen (11,565’)
Sunday, August 30-31, 2015 – Rest / Acclimitization in Sama Goen
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 – Hike to basecamp (15,750’)
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 – Rest at basecamp
Thursday, September 3, 2015 – Climbing begins
                          Camp 1 – 18,700’
Camp 2 – 21,000’
Camp 3 – 22,310’
Camp 4 – 24,445’
Summit – 26,775’ 

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 – Climbing ends
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 – Hike from basecamp to Sama Goen
Thursday, October 8, 2015 – Helicopter flight from Sama Goen to Kathmandu
Friday, October 9, 2015 – Leave Kathmandu
Saturday, October 10, 2015 – Return Home