Nepal's people are among the poorest and most undereducated in the world.

Funds Raised from Rotary Everest Trek 2012 will help the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation build a high school in the Solu-Khumbu region.

The Trek has begun!

Everest Trek 2012 Trekkers have raised over $135,000 for the The Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation's high school project in Phaplu.

Sunday, Pangboche to Khumjung

Posted on 2012-04-29 by Jeff Rickard

We arrived into Lobuche from Gorak Shep. Absolutely thrilled that we were once again in our tents. We also had dinner in the dining tent. The next morning, the snow that fell during the nifht was gone and we had … Continue reading →

Everest Base Camp

Posted on 2012-04-27 by Jeff Rickard

Excitement was in the air, well not exactly.  Everyone was still sore from the hike up Kalapathar, and even though we enjoyed the view our legs felt like jelly when we returned.  Benny was heard to remark that, “the 400 … Continue reading →

Lobuche to Gorak Shep

Posted on 2012-04-26 by Jeff Rickard

It was a cold overnight in Lobuche, but there was no wind and no dust. Of course, there was the obligatory dog barking. Its starting to be routine now. Many of us had chilly feet this morning and there was … Continue reading →