MERA PEAK
Ski Expedition 2003

LIVE UPDATES

15.03.2003

Team makes final preparations in Summit Hotel, Kathmandu. Read more ...

16.03.2003

Team flies to Phaplu (2346 m), trek started... Read more ...

17.03.2003

Ringmo (2750 m) to Kharikhola (2125 m) Read more ...

18.03.2003

Kharikhola (2125 m) to Pangkoma (2850 m) Read more ...

21.03.2003

First 3 days in the remote Hinku Valley Read more ...

22.03.2003

Getting close to basecamp Read more ...

25.03.2003

Team arrives in basecamp, ready for summit bid Read more ...

27.03.2003

Team misses summit by 150 m due to deep snow. Second attempt to follow Read more ...
Includes short movie of ski descent!

29.03.2003

Expedition succesfull, Mera Peak summit reached! Read more ...

02.04.2003

Amphu Lapcha Pass crossed. Entire team ready for Island Peak Read more ...

05.04.2003

Entire team on Island Peak summit! Safe return to Namche Bazaar Read more ...
Includes movie of entire team on summit!

TREKKING ROUTE

The expedition will follow a 25 day route, starting at Phaplu (2364 m). The route will proceed via the Mera Peak, the Amphu Lapcha Pass and Island Peak, and then return to Lukla via Namche Bazar.

See more details: trek route  |  altitude chart  |  travel details

COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

During the expedition this page will contain regular updates. Take a look at the satellite communication features that enable us to communicate with the outside world.