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Archive 2017Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
p.2 #1Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
Wonderful images, Mike. Thanks so much for sharing!
Keith W.
Keith W.
Apr 13, 2017 at 03:48 PM
p.2 #2Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
Hi Mike,
Amazing trip and images. Congrats and thanks for sharing.
What made you decide on the Otus 28 from the alternatives we have?
Amazing trip and images. Congrats and thanks for sharing.
What made you decide on the Otus 28 from the alternatives we have?
Apr 13, 2017 at 03:56 PM
p.2 #3Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
Beautiful images Mike, and a very nice narrative!
Apr 13, 2017 at 04:07 PM
p.2 #4Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
Great images and I would love to do that
Apr 13, 2017 at 04:22 PM
p.2 #5Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
I enjoy the images, Mike! Thank you for sharing. As I mentioned in a different thread, I am glad I could see Mount Everest from a pretty close distance albeit from an airplane 
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.Apr 13, 2017 at 04:29 PM
p.2 #6Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
Absolutely awesome. I'm good to at least 17k ft, happy to haul your stuff anytime
Apr 13, 2017 at 04:52 PM
p.2 #7Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
mike reid wrote:
Thanks! I really enjoyed the workout and the scenery. I still love Mt Rainier and our local peaks but they have new meaning to me now
Great shots as usual. Did the around Annapurna trek back in 2001 and a lot of your shots in the villages reminded me of that trip.
Would love to go back again.
I too love Rainier and the Cascade peaks, but there's nothing like walking for 2 weeks with camera in hand.
- J
Thanks! I really enjoyed the workout and the scenery. I still love Mt Rainier and our local peaks but they have new meaning to me now
Great shots as usual. Did the around Annapurna trek back in 2001 and a lot of your shots in the villages reminded me of that trip.
Would love to go back again.
I too love Rainier and the Cascade peaks, but there's nothing like walking for 2 weeks with camera in hand.
- J
Apr 13, 2017 at 04:55 PM
p.2 #9Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
Wonderful images and it was also interesting to read about your careful planning for the trek. Congratulations!
Apr 13, 2017 at 08:17 PM
p.2 #10Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
Awesome photos, thanks for sharing them and your experiences.
Apr 14, 2017 at 06:47 AM
p.2 #11Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
Stunning! Thanks for the post.
Apr 14, 2017 at 08:15 AM
p.2 #12Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
Luvwine wrote:
Terrific stuff! Thank you for sharing. How tough did you find the thin air at altitude?
It wasn't too bad since we had a nice slow pace going. I have a touch of asthma but kept my meds with me and had no shortness of breath issues. Towards the top it was definitely a one foot at a time adventure.
Terrific stuff! Thank you for sharing. How tough did you find the thin air at altitude?
It wasn't too bad since we had a nice slow pace going. I have a touch of asthma but kept my meds with me and had no shortness of breath issues. Towards the top it was definitely a one foot at a time adventure.
Apr 14, 2017 at 11:36 AM
p.2 #13Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
A few outtakes from the trip...
Airport security mesmerized by Wrestlemania
Dogs mesmerized by the butchering of a yak
Napping trekker
One of the many awesome trail puppies I came across
Porters with the all important beer and bathroom tissue
A typical teahouse common area with the all important single heating source
Closing in on Gorak Shep, our last stop before heading up that little trail to Kalla Patthar
One of the many helicopters going back and forth to Base Camp
Leaving Dingboche and heading upward and onward
A typical teahouse room. No heat and thin walls. Luxurious bonus: a light switch you dont have to get out your bag to turn off.
Another dog on the trail commenting on my bathing
Sherpa Ale in Namche...doesnt get any better. Really
Porters resting and checking their iphones. The shed at the end of the row of packs is a recycle bin
Tableside source of heat
Keeping warm at Phakding. My porter is behind me. He would later quit at Namche and we hired Thirta who did the whole rest of the trip
The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is often cancelled for weather. After two days of cancellations, we made other arrangements
Airport security mesmerized by Wrestlemania
Dogs mesmerized by the butchering of a yak
Napping trekker
One of the many awesome trail puppies I came across
Porters with the all important beer and bathroom tissue
A typical teahouse common area with the all important single heating source
Closing in on Gorak Shep, our last stop before heading up that little trail to Kalla Patthar
One of the many helicopters going back and forth to Base Camp
Leaving Dingboche and heading upward and onward
A typical teahouse room. No heat and thin walls. Luxurious bonus: a light switch you dont have to get out your bag to turn off.
Another dog on the trail commenting on my bathing
Sherpa Ale in Namche...doesnt get any better. Really
Porters resting and checking their iphones. The shed at the end of the row of packs is a recycle bin
Tableside source of heat
Keeping warm at Phakding. My porter is behind me. He would later quit at Namche and we hired Thirta who did the whole rest of the trip
The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is often cancelled for weather. After two days of cancellations, we made other arrangements
Apr 14, 2017 at 12:45 PM
p.2 #15Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
Wonderful side trip Mike! Fabulous pics and thanks for sharing.
Apr 14, 2017 at 06:49 PM
p.2 #16Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
Wow- what an amazing trip! Wonderful photos! Thanks for sharing.
Margaret
Margaret
Apr 14, 2017 at 08:33 PM
p.2 #17Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
Simply amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Apr 14, 2017 at 08:39 PM
p.2 #18Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
Looks like a once in a lifetime experience. Really cool to see the behind the scenes shots too. I always really enjoy the backstory to great photos and adventures!
Apr 14, 2017 at 11:31 PM
p.2 #19Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
Superb, Mike, absolutely superb! Many faves, too! And to think you did this with some asthma, and hauling Otus 28...Wow!!!
Apr 15, 2017 at 02:04 AM
p.2 #20Everest Base Camp Trek with A7R2 and Otus 28
Thanks for sharing. Looks like a great trip!
Apr 15, 2017 at 08:46 AM