It is only natural that one should be nervous before any climb, not to mention an Everest expedition. And nervous I am; so much so that I have managed to make myself physically ill only a month before the team’s planned departure to base camp.
Having returned to Kathmandu from St. Petersburg yesterday, I must quickly make amends for letting my anxiety influence my readiness for the climb. As those of you who have been following my Everest posts know, I believe that the best training for a climb is another climb. Given that I am short on time, however, I do not want to risk undertaking another expedition before the Big One, so I will go trekking instead – for a bit of a last-minute workout and acclimatization. I will head back to my favorite Khumbu tomorrow to cross three famous mountain passes: Renjo La, Chola and Kongma La. This trek usually takes 17-20 days but my guide, Dorjee, and I will only have 13 days before he must return to Kathmandu, while I will stay on in Phakding to do a little bit of teaching. I expect it to be very challenging indeed, as I am not currently at my strongest.
If all goes to plan, I will be back to post my last pre-Everest article and – inevitably 🙂 – some poetry at the end of March. Before I leave, let me thank my readers for keeping track of my adventures and wish them peace, good health and good luck this spring!
Love,
Mila
Wishing you good health and luck for the preparation for the climb…always enjoy what you share…many thanks.
Thank you for always being around to support me in my crazy ventures! Means a lot to me :)!
best of luck. A trek will be good preparation.
I hope so, Helga. I also hope that it may distract me from worrying all the time!
it’s a really good trek for preparation!
About me I go 1 week in the Swiss Alps to acclimatize my body too (with Sabine) anyway I let you know about Everest soon…;))
Such a master of suspense you are, Christophe :)! You really need to tell me what and how you’re doing on Everest already! Have fun in the Alps with the wonderful Sabine! My love to you both.
Good luck!
Spasibo! I couldn’t go far without luck :)!
Good luck and best wishes ..
Many thanks, Jeevan! All the best to you, too!