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(Jon Kraukauer)
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Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal, at 1,370 meters above sea level. It is at the junction of the rivers Baghmati and Vishnumati in the Valley of Nepal. Manufacuring is based on bricks, tiles, cement, beer, timber, cigarettes, and milled rice. There is a Buddist Stupa there which is one of the most important Buddist sites in Nepal, perhaps the world, attracting tourists since the 5th century. Growth has been aided by an airport.
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Went on expedition with Rob Hall
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There are two different peaks of Lobuje, East and West. There is a considerable gap, but they are connected. It rises just above the Khumbu Glacier. Lobuje can be toured and is also a stop on the way to Mount Everest.
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Base Camp 1 is at 5,208 meters up. This Base Camp is really no more than tents and is used by Everest climbers when going up the north ridge. Climbers usually rest for days to get used to the thin air. Supplies to the Camp are carried by Sherpas, sometimes with the help of animals.
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Edema is not a disease; rather, it is a condition. Edema is a condition of high fluid in the bloodstream or tissues inbetween. It could be a sign that there are underlying problems. Edema can be caused by heat, lack of motion, medications, menstration, and prenancy. Treatment depends on cause.
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Scott Fischer was the first Americam to summit Lhotse. In 1986 Fischer formed his own climbing company, Mountain Madness. Fischer died in the 1996 Everest disater. All of the team but Fischer made it back to Base Camp. Anatoli Boukreev tried to rescue him 3 times, almost succeding on the third time, but Fischer was gone.
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Yes!
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Into Thin Air
(this links to my primary source)
