More Day 1 Summit Pics

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All images on this post are screen grabs from Sherpa Cam footage. Thanks Sherpas!

Comments

[Steve B]

If you must get slapped with a dry fish, I guess the top of the world is as good a 'plaice' as any. (sorry) Great pics, well done Sherpas.

[Linda LeBlanc]

Congratulations. I know you appreciate the contributions made by Sherpas. I've been appalled at how little press they receive and am grateful for your acknowledgment.

To learn more about this amazing tribe that makes climbing Everest possible, read Beyond the Summit by Linda LeBlanc. Details of Sherpa culture and religion are interwoven in a tale of romance and high adventure. The story has something for everyone: a love affair between an American journalist and Sherpa guide, conflict between generations as the modern world challenges centuries of tradition, an expedition from the porter's point of view.

Below are selections from reviews. To read the complete ones and excerpts go to www.beyondthesummit-novel.com

Beyond the Summit, is the rare gem that shows us the triumphs and challenges of a major climb from the porter’s point of view. The love of two people from diverse cultures is the fiery centerpiece of a novel that leads its readers through harshly beautiful and highly dangerous territory to the roof of the world. Malcolm Campbell, book reviewer

Conflict and dialog keep this gripping story of destiny, romance and adventure moving from the first page to the last paragraph. LeBlanc has a genius for bonding her readers and her characters. I found I was empathizing in turn with each character as they faced their own personal crisis or trauma.
Richard Blake for Readers Views.

A gripping, gut-twisting expedition through the eyes of a porter reveals the heart and soul of Sherpas living in the shadows of Everest. EverestNews.com

A hard-hitting blend of adventure and romance which deserves a spot in any serious fiction collection. Midwest Book Review

LeBlanc is equally adept at describing complex, elusive emotions and the beautiful, terrifying aspect of the Himalayan Mountains. Boulder Daily Camera

LeBlanc's vivid description of the Himalayas and the climbing culture makes this a powerful read. Rocky Mt News Pick of the Week

A rich adventure into the heart of the Himalayan Kingdom. Fantastic story-telling from one who has been there. USABookNews.com

This is the book to read before you embark on your pilgrimage to Nepal. The author knows and loves the people and the country, and makes you feel the cold thin air, the hard rocks of the mountains, the tough life of the Sherpa guides, and you learn to love them too. This is a higly literate, but also very readable book. Highly recommended."
-- John (college professor)

Memorable characters and harrowing encounters with the mountains keep the action moving with a vibrant balance of vivid description and dialogue. Literary Cafe Host, Healdsburg, CA

This superbly-crafted novel will land you in a world of unimaginable beauty, adventure, and romance. The love story will keep you awake at night with its vibrant tension and deep rich longing. Wick Downing, author of nine novels

Such vividly depicted images of the Everest region and the Sherpa people are the perfect scenario for the romance and adventure feats narrated. It's a page-turner, so engrossing you end up wanting to visit Nepal! Not just novel, but perfect for those seeking to get acquainted with the culture of this country.
By Claudia Fournier (América, Bs. As., Argentina)

The book is available from amazon.com, chesslerbooks.com, Barnes & Noble and Borders Stores, and the web site for an autographed copy.

[Paul Cowan]

A sure cure for altitude sickness:
On the reality show "Last one Standing" the team of athletes went to compete in a tribal ritual very high in the Andes. The whole bunch, all strong guys, were stopped cold in their tracks by altitude sickness. They were easily above 17000 feet. The village headman had a sure cure. He ordered them to strip then jump in to a frigid mountain lake. They all yelled, got shocked, then climbed out ready to carry big blocks of ice down from about 20000 feet while dressed in bizarre costumes. Maybe the Andeans know something our doctors don't know. It makes some sense. If you have cerebral edema, that's swelling of the brain. If you suddenly get cold, then the blood and maybe the swelling, gets routed elsewhere in the body. It's simple and apparently very effective if the video of this week's episode of "Last Man Standing" is to be believed. It is not for those who have a weak heart of course. Maybe it could save lies on Everest.

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