Sat 19th Dec - Dingboche (4,350m) - Lobuje (4,930m)
The trail climbs steeply out of Dingboche past a chorten and ascends the valley gradually to Dugla at the end of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. From here we have a short, steep climb up to Chukpo Lari, a beautiful, yet poignant place where there is a line of memorials in tribute to the climbers who have died on Everest. The trail then eases off as we follow the valley to Lobuje, a tiny hamlet with a few teahouses.
Fri 18th Dec - Dingboche (4,350m)
Today we spent the day at Dingboche to continue our acclimatisation. We climbed Nangkartshang Peak at 5,100m for great views of Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawoche and Ama Dablam.
Thurs 17th Dec - Thyangboche (3,867m) - Dingboche (4,350m)
We descended through the forest to Devoche and a little further on we crossed the rushing Imja Khola. Then climbing steadily the trail enters Pangbouch, at 3,900m, the highest permanent settle in this valley. Ascending the valley, we had lunch at Shomore, after which we left the trees behind and crossed a wooden bridge at the confluence of the Khumbu and Imja Kholas. A short climb and we are at Dingboche, at 4,350m.
