Sourth Arete

A friend enjoys the view after climbing the south arete of El Cajon Mountain.

Contemplation

Self-portrait on Potato Chip Rock.

Along the Dudh Kosi

Dudh Kosi River leads to Namache Bazar

Windy Peak

Wisps of cloud blow from the peak of Ama Dablam.

Windy Peak

Wisps of cloud blow from the peak of Ama Dablam.

Windy Peak Panorama

Wisps of cloud blow from the peak of Ama Dablam.

Ama Dablam Sunset II

Ama Dablam (22,349 ft) was the most striking peak of the Three Passes of Everest trek. This photo was taken from the village of Chhukhung (15,500 ft) in Sagarmatha National Park. When I took this photo I was running around like a maniac in this wonderful light. Dinner was on the table in the lodge, but that would wait. The light wouldn't.

Frosty Morning

We started at 6:30 from Chhukhung, on the Three Passes of Everest Trek in Nepal, just after sunrise, to give plenty of time to cross Kongma La Pass (18,155 feet). The morning was cold and frosty. This river crossing was icy. Ama Dablam towers above us.

High Camp

High camp on the route to cross Kongma La at 18,155 feet. Ama Dablam towers in the distance at 22,349 feet.

High Camp

High camp on the route to cross Kongma La. Ama Dablam towers in the distance.

Trekkers

Ama Dablam towers behind, on the way to Kongma La.

Yak with a View

This yak and the little one hiding behind it have a commanding view of the Khumbu Glacier.

The Himalayan

A beautiful dusting of snow in remains at Dzongla. Ama Dablam rises to 22,250 feet across the valley.

Soft Glow

I loved the soft light on the peaks this morning.

Yak

Who are you looking at?

Gokyo

The scenic village of Gokyo sits at 4,750 m (15,580 ft). It is a common stop on the Three Passes of Everest Trek, sitting below Renjo La.

Everest over Gokyo

This day provided our best view of Mt. Everest. Mount Everest Towers above the other mountains and the village of Gokyo. We are climbing toward Renjo Pass (17,585 ft) the 3rd pass of the Three Passes of Everest Trek.

Himalyan Brothers

Everest and Lhotse

Mount Everest

Hikers are on the way to Renjo La Pass at 17,585 feet. It is the third and final pass of the Three Passes of Everest Trek in Nepal. Mount Everest at Lhotse dominate the mountains in the background.

Endless Peaks

Owl's Clover

Weeds Mariposa Lily

Calochortus weedii

Milk Thistle