Arrived at Everest Base Camp

Paul arrived at Everest base camp safe and well on Saturday 14th April, after 10 long days of walking and adjusting to the altitude. 

The pink pen marks out Paul's route from Lukla to Everest.

He has set up home in his tent and is comfortable, although one of his bags (which has his clean clothes in) is yet to arrive. Maybe the yak got lost, but hopefully the bag will find its way to Paul today, so he can have a shower and put fresh clothes on. Thank god for wet wipes!
Last night was windy and he woke up this morning to find out there had been a couple of avalanches up in the mountains. 

Where Paul is based and the area around Mt Everest

Today is a rest day and well deserved. Tomorrow he will venture to the Khumbu Ice Fall to check out the conditions and route. 


On Wednesday 18th April, Paul and his group will attend a Puja Blessing. In Buddhism, puja are expressions of 'honour, worship and devotional attention'. A sherpa will not embark on the climb without receiving the puja blessing from the Lama and the members of the team are invited to join them on this very special occasion. All involved will be blessed for their expedition and traditionally climbers take something to be blessed, typically crampons, ice axes and helmets etc. Follow this link to see exactly what happens at the puja blessing, it's inspiring stuff: http://blog.firstascent.com/2009/04/12/climbers-receive-puja-blessing/http://blog.firstascent.com/2009/04/12/climbers-receive-puja-blessing/

Puja Blessing

Paul will be rested, blessed and ready to embark on the first part of his climb to Camp 1 on Thursday 19th April.


I will update again as soon as I hear more, but in the meantime Paul thanks you all for your continued support.