Interim Camp
Hi all friends! It’s not easy keeping satellite technology working in this environment. I had a power supply problem for six days – but the blog posts have been written and the camera is hot! So, I will publish three posts, one per day in…
Moving to higher camps
My tent is my new home until the beginning of June. I knew that my first night probably would be some kind of a mess. One thing is 100% sure – I didn’t freeze, it was to hot in my -40 degrees Marmot sleeping bag…
Lhasa – a city with contrasts
This year Lhasa was much warmer and spring has arrived with some great weather. Last year I visited the Potala Palace and this year I could focus more on the details of the palace. The history is very old and understanding the connections between expressions…
Arrival to Everst Base Camp
In Xigatse we started to feel that we are on the way to Everest. Now and then we could see the international teams on the road. We met with a 14-climber team from the UK with the goal to climb North Col this year. A…
The Everest 2018 Team
We have spent some days together but I wouldn’t say I know the group yet. I am fully aware of the process of group dynamics and realize that we are at the very start of shaping as a group, we aren’t a team yet. The…
Last day in Kathmandu
During the last and very long day in Kathmandu I spent some time together with Chhiring visiting several mountaineering shops and small handicraft places to add some more gadgets in my equipment. Walking through the blocks of Tamell together with Chhiring is an experience since…
Meeting two scientists in Kathmandu
When I arrived to Kathmandu Chhiring mentioned to that there is a Swedish doctor in town doing research on climbers. One hour later we met in the hotel Annapurna lobby. Yes, it was true – and even two swedish scientists investigating the health profile of…
Starting an Everest expedition in Kathmandu
Hello all friends! Finally, I am in Kathmandu to prepare for the final and local preparations in the expedition. My day started with breakfast together with 25 Miss Nepal participants that happened to stay at Hotel Annapurna in Kathmandu for the Miss Nepal competition 2018….
One week and the Mt Everest 2018 expedition is on!
Hello all great friends! One week until departure to Mt Everest. Today the luggage was packed up. Its always exciting and a surprise – what… so much! Everything is focused on staying healthy which sometimes isnt easy. Last week I lost 3 days when I was food poisoned…
Mt Everest summit expedition in spring 2018
Preparing for this has taken me a couple of years and now is the right time to summit and I am ready – I am now assigned to the Mt Everest Peak Expedition 2018. The intention is to climb with my friend Chhiring Dorje Sherpa from the…
