Everest 2003: Glenn Edwards
 Dispatch Two

Dispatch Two: April 1, 2003:  We have now been on the Everest trail for 3 days and all is well. Our trek started after a spectacular 30min. flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.

The landing strip in Lukla is spectacular, perched on the side of a Himalayan foothill you, must have your nerves about you for this exciting landing. All of our equipment has been helicoptered to the village of Khunde, where it will be carried by Yak to Base Camp. We are currently at 3500m. and tomorrow we will be going on an acclimatization walk to 4500 meters. Everything is on schedule and to plan. We will not likely be able to update the site now until April 9th Remember, if you wish to make a donation to the Children's Wish call 1 800 267-9474.  Glenn

Dispatch Three: April 2, 2003: Today was our last day in Namche Bazar as we will be continuing up the trail to Everest tomorrow. To improve our acclimatization we hiked up 1500 feet to the village of Sangboche to look over our equipment that had been dropped off by helicopter 2 days ago. The next time we see our equipment it will be at Everest Base Camp. Our 1400 pounds of gear had been delivered onboard a vintage Russian cargo helicopter. We had an opportunity to see the helicopter deliver another expedition’s cargo and we were all amazed that this machine could actually get off the ground. 6 days to go before we arrive at Base Camp! Glenn

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"My father and I are living our dream to put the first Canadian on the summit of Mount Everest without supplementary oxygen and we are not stopping there." Glenn Edwards