Featured Everest Expedition: Team Everest '03
Update

From Gary Guller:  Greetings from the tiny village of Monjo at 9,300 ft.  We are just before the entrance gate of the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. The last few days have been busy getting this expedition team up the hill.  Everyone thus far is remaining healthy, happy and very, very positive. We had a great day today trekking from Phakding along the Dudh Kosi ("Milk River") and crossing suspension bridges over the river. The support and encouragement the team is receiving from the Sherpa, the Nepalis and all the good folks and climbers from around the globe we've encountered on the trail has been incredible. We've strolled, rolled, trekked, carried, pushed, pulled, laughed and cried together as we continue hour after hour, day after day to succeed.  We discussed last night that what we are achieving as a team is huge on so many levels. The entire team - the members, the supporters, the Sherpa, the porters and even the dzopkios (yak + cow) - are showing just how powerful working together as a team can be and what we can achieve. We are definitely pushing the envelope in so many ways, but all the members of the team know too well that it takes powerful actions to get powerful results. Team Everest '03 is making waves and raising disability awareness to new heights - and not just in altitude! The most important things I know thus far is that the potential of people with disabilities is truly unlimited and that all people should have the right to explore life to their fullest potential.

Tomorrow is a big day as we head to the Sherpa capital, Namche Bazaar (11,283 ft). Here, we'll take a couple of days for acclimatizing to the increased altitude, exploring the area and enjoying a much deserved rest. You are in our hearts and your support keeps us going.  Disability awareness to the top of the world! - Gary

Gary Guller, veteran expedition leader, Everest climber, author and motivational speaker. To book Gary

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