Episode 124 of Talk Ultra is all about the Everest Trail Race with a selection of audio from 5 participants – Andreja Sterle Podobonik, Casey Morgan, Jennifer Hill, Tom Arnold and John Percy. We bring you news from the ultra world … Continue reading
Everest Trail Race – Race Day 6 Tyangboche to Lukla At 3086m, the temperatures were just a little cool outside, a night in a lodge offered just that ‘little’ extra protection but many commented that they thought it was warmer … Continue reading
Everest Trail Race – Race Day 5 Phakding to Tyangboche Last night we stayed in a lodge and it was another very cold night. We were in a valley, so, once the sun disappeared, temperatures plummeted. Everyone was cold, despite … Continue reading
Everest Trail Race – Race Day 4 Kharikhola – Phakding It was a wonderful calm night and relatively warm, certainly in contrast to the previous night. I was up and on the trail by 0600 to hike my way in … Continue reading
Everest Trail Race – Stage 3 Jase Bhanjyang to Kharikola The mist and wind persisted into the night and it was seriously cold! Jase Bhanjyang sitting just below 4000m is renowned for being a cold place and last night it … Continue reading
Everest Trail Race – Stage 2 Bhandar to Jase Bhanjyang Stage-1 finished yesterday in Bhandar and due to logistics it was necessary for myself to leave camp and make my way to Golla, the midway point of stage 2. It … Continue reading
Everest Trail Race – Day 1 Jiri Bazaar to Bhandar As the sun disappeared last night, so did the temperature but by Nepal standards it was a warm night! Just a base layer upper and bottom required inside the sleeping … Continue reading
Departing in five 16-seater mini buses, participants of the Everest Trail Race made the long, twisty and at times stressful journey from Kathmandu to Jiri for the start of the 2016 edition of the ETR. It’s a rollercoaster journey up … Continue reading
Today was a relaxing day in Kathmandu soaking up the sights, sounds, colour but most importantly, for me, the people! Nepal and the Nepalese people fascinate me. The day started with a morning in Patan – Patan, an ancient fortified town, … Continue reading
The 2016 Everest Trail Race has begun… as with all races, it starts with a journey and as I am sure you all know, some are more bearable than others. This was a good one! We departed Heathrow on Nov … Continue reading
