Everest on Discovery

[jman]

Thanks Bruce that was a awesome presentation! I learned a lot and opened my eyes to a few more things. Glad we came!

[Mtnman1830]

Thanks Bruce, that was a great presentation.

We hit the Factory Pizzeria afterward.

Thanks to all of you who came up to see it. It meant a lot to me. I hope you felt like it was worth your time.

Heck ya, it was worth the time. I could have sat there listening for hours...
It was a great presentation. Thanks for putting it on!

[Mtnman1830]

Have you though about doing a presentation about you climbing 'The Seven Summits'? I would be on for that, for sure.

[Partly Animal]

Have you though about doing a presentation about you climbing 'The Seven Summits'? I would be on for that, for sure.

My presentations are all pretty much at someone

[bruce from bryce]

I've been to Nepal two times and my wife has been there three times. First time was through a tour company with a guide and one porter. Nine days cost us between $4000-$4500. Second time we contracted with a private guide and two porters for 21 days and traveled to Gokyo. Cost $3500-$4000.
Second trip was much better as we took our time getting to Gokyo. After summitting Gokyo-Ri and seeing Everest I had to return rapidly as I was suffering from high altitude sickness and extreme restless legs as my medicines were not working. Wife continue up towards base camp for an additional 4 days and then we met at the Tengboche Monastery.
Her third trip was to Pokhara and the trek to Annapurna Base Camp. Unknown costs but she went with a single guide.
Major cost is the airfare while in-country costs are very low. Second trip we paid $15 per day for the three Nepalese but then gave all three very large tips at the end, plus a bunch of extra clothing and equipment.
Our guide on the second trip could not get enough business as a guide and has worked the past 5 years in Korea to set up his family for life back in Nepal.
Without tourists Nepal is a dead country despite finally getting rid of their corrupt King (the one who assasinated his brother).
Current lowest airfare is $1467.00 on AA, which is probably the worst airline in the world after Royal Nepal