IntentBlog http://www.intentblog.com/ en Copyright 2010 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:01:18 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Rest days at Base Camp May 7th, 2006.
Hello Everyone! I’m feeling like a new man. I shaved off my beard, my mustache, washed my hair and my body. All of which are compliments of returning to base camp.

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/05/rest_days_at_ba.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/05/rest_days_at_ba.html Wellness Sun, 07 May 2006 23:44:32 -0800 Descending from North Col May 4th, 2006.

Hello Everyone! We successfully made it up to the North Col and...

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/05/descending_from.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/05/descending_from.html Wellness Thu, 04 May 2006 22:37:53 -0800 Advanced Base Camp April 30th, 2006.

Hello Everyone! I apologize for taking so long to post but a few things came up…

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/04/advanced_base_c.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/04/advanced_base_c.html Wellness Sun, 30 Apr 2006 21:43:35 -0800 The North Face April 23rd, 2006.

Hello Everyone! I wrote this blog but didn't get a chance to post yesterday so here it is. Enjoy!
Today we hiked towards the North Face of Everest by the East Rongbuk Glacier to 5400 meters.

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/04/the_north_face.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/04/the_north_face.html Wellness Mon, 24 Apr 2006 11:33:50 -0800 The Rongbuk Monastery April 23nd, 2006.

Hello Everyone! Yesterday we hiked to the Rongbuk Monastery. It was truly a beautifying cultural experience as I spoke with Tibetan nuns, ran my fingertips along a massive prayer wheel, and studied prayer symbols embedded in stone. It might sound a bit ominous but when I imagine all the people who whispered prayers silently and aloud and I think of all the climbers who only had the opportunity to pass through this monastery one time, a calm feeling flows through my body. It’s not a bad feeling as it is more peaceful than anything else.

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/04/the_rongbuk_mon.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/04/the_rongbuk_mon.html Wellness Sun, 23 Apr 2006 00:07:35 -0800 Fun at base camp April 20th, 2006.

Hello Everyone!

Today was a fabulous day because we, the team, decided it was time to break out our climbing gear! Who says you can’t have fun at base camp?

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/04/fun_at_base_cam.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/04/fun_at_base_cam.html Wellness Thu, 20 Apr 2006 23:16:25 -0800 Made it to Everest Base Camp! April 18th, 2006.
Hello Everyone! Yesterday we arrived at Base Camp.

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/04/made_it_to_ever.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/04/made_it_to_ever.html Wellness Tue, 18 Apr 2006 22:17:56 -0800 Acclimatization Day in Tingri April 16th, 2006.

Hello Everyone! This is our first acclimatization day in Tingri!

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/04/acclimatization.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/04/acclimatization.html Wellness Sun, 16 Apr 2006 22:51:46 -0800 Successfully made it to Tingri! April 15th, 2006.

Hello Everyone! We made it to Tingri!

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/04/successfully_ma.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/04/successfully_ma.html Wellness Sat, 15 Apr 2006 16:28:24 -0800 Off for Everest... Dear Friends, Greetings from Kathmandu!!
The weeks following Vinson were a flurry of activity - planning logistics, securing sponsors, and continuing training - for the remaining climbs. Made summit on my 6th of the 7 Summits - Mt. Kosciuszko - and came in to Kathmandu to join the Everest Peace Project (EPP) for the last climb, Mt. Everest. We leave tomorrow morning for Tibet to attempt Everest from its North side.

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/04/off_for_everest.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/04/off_for_everest.html Wellness Thu, 13 Apr 2006 13:28:47 -0800 A safe departure from Patriot Hills Hello Everyone!
I have great news. Gautam has safely departed from Patriot Hills in Antarctica and should be back in business tomorrow. Yay!

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/01/a_safe_departur.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/01/a_safe_departur.html Wellness Tue, 31 Jan 2006 21:25:00 -0800 Still at Vinson base camp Hello Everyone, This is Becca and I wanted to share an update concerning Gautam's Vinson expedition. Although I have not connected with Gautam in a few days, I managed to contact the flight service that flies in and out of Antarctica.

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/01/still_at_vinson.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/01/still_at_vinson.html Wellness Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:39:00 -0800 Safely returned to Vinson base camp January 21th, 2006. Hello Everyone, We safely made it to Vinson base camp and are awaiting good weather to be flown to Patriot Hills camp.

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Hello Everyone, Triumph is in the air!

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/01/successful_summ.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/01/successful_summ.html Wellness Thu, 19 Jan 2006 22:17:00 -0800 1st summit attempt January 18th, 2006. Hello Everyone, We woke up early, had breakfast, and then we were off!

Unfortunately, we were only allowed to climb for 2 of the 8 hours it takes to reach summit and then we had to turn back as the weather demanded so! Although we are planning to attempt summit tomorrow, by the looks of the weather, we will probably remain in high camp... *connection break*

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/01/1st_summit_atte.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/01/1st_summit_atte.html Wellness Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:56:00 -0800