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  3. EVEREST 2012

Island Peak

Local expedition organizer was Asian Trekking company. I came to Kathmandu (4,692ft = 1.430m) on Apr 1st. Approaching Everest Base Camp I had flight to Lukla (9,318ft = 2.840m) on Apr 4th, hiked up through Khumbu Valley, turned right (east) to Imja Valley and climbed Island Peak: 20,305ft or 6.198m on Apr 13th. The purpose was to have one rotation less through deadly Khumbu Glacier IceFall. I reached BC on Apr 17th.
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  • Local expedition organizer was Asian Trekking company form Thamel - Kathmandu.

    Local expedition organizer was Asian Trekking company form Thamel - Kathmandu.

  • Everest (29,035ft = 8.850m) as highest mountain in the world is above clouds - in the middle on the horizon.

    Everest (29,035ft = 8.850m) as highest mountain in the world is above clouds - in the middle on the horizon.

  • I am a member of North American Bosnian Mountaineering Association.

    I am a member of North American Bosnian Mountaineering Association.

  • Mount Everest (29,035ft = 8.850m) and surrounding mountains from air.

    Mount Everest (29,035ft = 8.850m) and surrounding mountains from air.

  • In recognition of 44 years of University of Sarajevo - Department of Electrical Engineering alumni association.

    In recognition of 44 years of University of Sarajevo - Department of Electrical Engineering alumni association.

  • Approaching route to the top of the world.

    Approaching route to the top of the world.

  • Cool stuff.

    Cool stuff.

  • In Kathmandu (4,692ft =1.430m) I stayed at 5 stars Yak & Yeti hotel.

    In Kathmandu (4,692ft =1.430m) I stayed at 5 stars Yak & Yeti hotel.

  • Interesting foot print...

    Interesting foot print...

  • Billi Bierling, Himalayan Database secretary and Dawa Sherpa, Asian Trekking secretary.

    Billi Bierling, Himalayan Database secretary and Dawa Sherpa, Asian Trekking secretary.

  • I got from Asian Trekking two duffels: one was sent to BC directly and the other followed me to Imja Valley.

    I got from Asian Trekking two duffels: one was sent to BC directly and the other followed me to Imja Valley.

  • Visiting Monkey Temple (Swayambhunath stupa) - Kathmandu turist atraction.

    Visiting Monkey Temple (Swayambhunath stupa) - Kathmandu turist atraction.

  • Women in Nepal are hard workers.

    Women in Nepal are hard workers.

  • Heavy rain during approach to Budhanath stupa in Kathmandu.

    Heavy rain during approach to Budhanath stupa in Kathmandu.

  • Budhanath stupa - another Kathmandu turist atraction.

    Budhanath stupa - another Kathmandu turist atraction.

  • Most dangerous airport in the world - Lukla airport in Solu Khumbu Valley (9,318ft = 2.840m).

    Most dangerous airport in the world - Lukla airport in Solu Khumbu Valley (9,318ft = 2.840m).

  • One of the suspension bridges in Solu Khumbu Valley.

    One of the suspension bridges in Solu Khumbu Valley.

  • Solu Khumbu Valley

    Solu Khumbu Valley

  • Preparing 'momo' - a typical Nepalese food.

    Preparing 'momo' - a typical Nepalese food.

  • Suspension bridge in Phakding (8,563ft = 2.610m) where we spent our first night in Solu Khumbu Valley (Apr 4th).

    Suspension bridge in Phakding (8,563ft = 2.610m) where we spent our first night in Solu Khumbu Valley (Apr 4th).

  • April is a spring time in Solu Khumbu Valley.

    April is a spring time in Solu Khumbu Valley.

  • One more blooming tree in Solu Khumbu Valley.

    One more blooming tree in Solu Khumbu Valley.

  • Namche Bazar (11,286ft = 3.440m) - Sherpa capital or capital city of Khumbu Valley.

    Namche Bazar (11,286ft = 3.440m) - Sherpa capital or capital city of Khumbu Valley.

  • In Namche Bazar (11,286ft = 3.440m) we stayed in Camp de Base hotel (Apr 5th). This poster is still over there.

    In Namche Bazar (11,286ft = 3.440m) we stayed in Camp de Base hotel (Apr 5th). This poster is still over there.

  • Snowy morning above Namche Bazar (11,286ft = 3.440m).

    Snowy morning above Namche Bazar (11,286ft = 3.440m).

  • Near Thame Austria (1988 - 1994) built Power Plant: two units with 600KW

    Near Thame Austria (1988 - 1994) built Power Plant: two units with 600KW

  • Thame (12,533ft = 3.820m) where we spent Apr 6th night.

    Thame (12,533ft = 3.820m) where we spent Apr 6th night.

  • Religious ceremony in one of the houses in Thame (12,533ft = 3.820m).

    Religious ceremony in one of the houses in Thame (12,533ft = 3.820m).

  • Through this area the main trading route towards Tibet and Nangpa La (19,050ft = 5.806m) is passing.

    Through this area the main trading route towards Tibet and Nangpa La (19,050ft = 5.806m) is passing.

  • At Syangboche (12,205ft = 3.720m) Sherpa people started to build airport and later they decided not to do that.

    At Syangboche (12,205ft = 3.720m) Sherpa people started to build airport and later they decided not to do that.

  • Syangboche airport (12,205ft = 3.720m) can't be used for planes, but it is good for helicopters.

    Syangboche airport (12,205ft = 3.720m) can't be used for planes, but it is good for helicopters.

  • Apr 7th night we spent in Khumjung (12,631ft = 3.850m). Snowy morning again.

    Apr 7th night we spent in Khumjung (12,631ft = 3.850m). Snowy morning again.

  • View towards upper Khumbu Valley and beautiful Ama Dablam (22,493ft = 6.856m). On the ridge, just below Ama Dablam, is Tengboche (12,664ft = 3.860m).

    View towards upper Khumbu Valley and beautiful Ama Dablam (22,493ft = 6.856m). On the ridge, just below Ama Dablam, is Tengboche (12,664ft = 3.860m).

  • Again, no roads in Solu Khumbu Valley.

    Again, no roads in Solu Khumbu Valley.

  • Another suspension bridge.

    Another suspension bridge.

  • White yak.

    White yak.

  • Early morning at Tengboche (12,664ft = 3.860m) where we spent Apr 8th night.

    Early morning at Tengboche (12,664ft = 3.860m) where we spent Apr 8th night.

  • Tengboche (12,664ft = 3.860m) - view towards north, uphill. From the right: Ama Dablam (22,493ft = 6.856m), Lhotse Shar (27,536ft = 8.393m), Lhotse (27,940ft = 8.516m), Everest (29,035ft = 8.850m), Nuptse (25,790ft = 7.861m).

    Tengboche (12,664ft = 3.860m) - view towards north, uphill. From the right: Ama Dablam (22,493ft = 6.856m), Lhotse Shar (27,536ft = 8.393m), Lhotse (27,940ft = 8.516m), Everest (29,035ft = 8.850m), Nuptse (25,790ft = 7.861m).

  • Tengboche (12,664ft = 3.860m) - zoomed view towards north, uphill. From the right: Lhotse Shar (27,536ft = 8.393m), Lhotse (27,940ft = 8.516m), Mt Everest (29,035ft = 8.850m), Nuptse (25,790ft = 7.861m).

    Tengboche (12,664ft = 3.860m) - zoomed view towards north, uphill. From the right: Lhotse Shar (27,536ft = 8.393m), Lhotse (27,940ft = 8.516m), Mt Everest (29,035ft = 8.850m), Nuptse (25,790ft = 7.861m).

  • Tengboche (12,664ft = 3.860m) - largest monastery in Solu Khumbu Valley - view towards north, uphill.

    Tengboche (12,664ft = 3.860m) - largest monastery in Solu Khumbu Valley - view towards north, uphill.

  • In the kitchen of Lama Geshe, the most popular Lama in Solu Khumbu Valley I found Yougoslav Everest Expedition barrel from 1979.!

    In the kitchen of Lama Geshe, the most popular Lama in Solu Khumbu Valley I found Yougoslav Everest Expedition barrel from 1979.!

  • Barrel is still in use!

    Barrel is still in use!

  • With Lama Geshe, the most popular Lama in Solu Khumbu Valley.

    With Lama Geshe, the most popular Lama in Solu Khumbu Valley.

  • With Mingma Tenzing from Pangboche (12,894ft = 3.930m) - I am supporting his school education.

    With Mingma Tenzing from Pangboche (12,894ft = 3.930m) - I am supporting his school education.

  • Closer view towards Ama Dablam (22,493ft = 6,856m). Dablam glacier has different formation than in 2007 when I climbed it.

    Closer view towards Ama Dablam (22,493ft = 6,856m). Dablam glacier has different formation than in 2007 when I climbed it.

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    Heavy rain during approach to Budhanath stupa in Kathmandu.
    Budhanath stupa - another Kathmandu turist atraction.