Kala Pattar 5554 m
13 november 2003
  
  changri  
  nesting at the base of the Lobuche peaks, the settlement of Lobuche offers good views to the nearby high peaks of the Khumbu  
  
  
   
  black and white  
  an almost monochromatic landscape from the snowfall of the previous day  
  
  
   
  heli rescue  
  a helicopter evacuates a sick trekker to the safety of Kathmandu  
  
  
   
  leaving lobuche  
  on this day we walk the classical Everest track that follows the Khumbu Glacier towards Gorak Shep  
  
  
   
  along the khumbu  
  one of the most popular treks in Nepal, even more crowded now since the Khumbu is relatively safe from the Maoist threat  
  
  
   
  towards everest  
  the trail follows the side of the western lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, the crossing the Changri Glacier before reaching Gorak Shep  
  
  
   
  last settlement  
  Gorak Shep is the last hint of civilisation for mountaineers before they embark on their way to Everest  
  
  
   
  black rock  
  the multitude of tracks that lead up to Kala Pattar from Gorak Shep, with Pumo Ri (7138 m) overshadowing the little black rock just in front of it  
  
  
   
  kala pattar summit  
  Kala Pattar means 'Black Rock' in Hindi, is the most popular viewpoint for Everest and the Khumbu Icefall  
  
  
   
  like a couple  
  Kapure ensuring Susan's safety at all times  
  
  
   
  view to everest  
  the prize for climbing Kala Pattar is this glimpse of the highest peak in the world, and the superb panorama of the surrounding high peaks  
  [ click on the above image for a panoramic view ]  
  
  
 

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