On the 7th October 2011, Boots N Paddles' staff, Mike and Calum will head off to Nepal to attempt one of its highest trekking peaks; Mera Peak [6476m/ 21,246ft]. In the year of their 40th birthdays (yes, they're that old!), here was a great excuse to take on this adventure after some lengthy negotiations with our respective and very understanding wives! Thanks for agreeing to let us go ladies! If you want to find out more about the route, follow our progress or just to see what is involved, read on. There will also be some photos to see when we come back. Who is the expedition with? Mike, Calum and a good mate from Australia (Gordon Kirkby) are joining 8 others on a Jagged Globe expedition. What, where and when? Day 1 (7th October): Fly London to Kathmandu Day 2: Arrive Kathmandu Day 3: Fly to Lukla. One of the great flights of the Himalaya. If the sky is clear during the flight, you get your first views of Everest. The Twin Otter aircraft takes you to the hillside village of Lukla, which is the start of the trek to Mera. Here you meet camp staff and porters and set off straight away for the first camp at Poyan (2,800m). Day 4: Pangkongma (2,846m) After crossing the Poyan Khola, you turn off the main trade route coming up from the south and join an older route, which climbs steeply to the ridge-line overlooking the Khare Khola. Descending the other side of the ridge, you then contour along the hillside before climbing steadily up to the attractive farming and trading village of Pangkongma (2,846m). Day 5: Nashing Dingma (2,600m) With fine views westwards towards Takshindu Monastery and Lamjura, you climb through thick rhododendron forest and bamboo leading to the Pangkongma
On the 7th October 2011, Boots N Paddles’ staff, Mike and Calum will head off to Nepal to attempt one of its highest trekking peaks; Mera Peak [6476m/ 21,246ft]. In the year of their 40th birthdays (yes, they’re that old!), here was a great excuse to take on this adventure after some lengthy negotiations with
