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ETCETERA MAGAZINE — EDITORIAL
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OCTOBER 2011
EVEREST
BASE CAMP
A Life Changing Hike
100 WAYS
TO FEEL LIKE YOUR
ON VACATION
LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST
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FEATURES
33.
Everest Base camp
a life changing hike between
father and son. They climb
to new heights and explore
land they are unfamiliar
with. Some people only get
to dream of conquering a
goal such as this.
FATHER AND SON MISSION TO BASE CAMP AT EVEREST
T
hey had to prepare for months ahead of time getting in shape,
planning out their route, and getting the appropriate gear.
During the trip having appropriate gear is crucial as it down to
I just remember being really tired
and thirsty all the time. We did a lot of
climbing so we were exhausted
-ALEXANDER FARLEY
DAY NINE: Trek to Lobuche
This was a long day of climbing up to
Lobuche. Halfway up they climbed to
Memorial Hill where they saw memorials
for all the climbers who had died on
Everest. Once they arrived in Lobuche
they stayed overnight in lodges in the
small village where they had a hot meal.
-20 degrees and you have to camp in tents. This adventure is truly life
Some people only dream of traveling across the world to climb one of the most spectacular mountains in
the world. Some make those dreams a reality and on September 29, 2008 Alexander Farley and his dad
Steve Farley departed from Toronto on Etihad Air headed to Kathmandu. They were about to embark on
the biggest journey of their lives, where they would hike 18,500ft to the Mt. Everest Base Camp.
changing. Steve even says “Our trek to base camp was the most amazing
trip we’ve ever been on and I think of Nepal every single day!” The
expedition to base camp is a rare opportunity to be a part of and they
wish to share the details of their journey with Etcetera readers.
>> DAY ONE: Arrival Kathmandu >>
>>
DAY SIX: Trek to Tengboche DAY TEN: Trek to Pumori Base
Exhausted from the 24 hours of travel They departed from Namche bazaar and
This was also a very long day; they
time the guys went straight to the hotel followed a trail high along a ridge, which
ended up having to climb over a lot of
and then recuperated for the rest of the gave them their first view of Everest.
rocks, which was tiring and difficult.
day. After a lot of sleep they went to a Alexander said “It was really cool to see
While they were walking along the path
couple local supply shops to get some it after so much hiking.” The trail then
they witnessed an avalanche that was
additional gear.
descended back down to the valley floor
pretty close and it stopped within a
from where they climbed straight back
kilometer of them. They stayed overnight
>> DAY TWO: Touring Kathmandu
up again where they visited a monastery.
in tents expedition style at the Pumori
They met up with the rest of the team
Here they observed a ceremony that the
Base Camp and had sushi for dinner,
members. Then they had a guided
monks were performing.
which is unexpected for this altitude
sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, and an
and remoteness. The temperature over
afternoon on their own to explore/rest. >> DAY SEVEN: Trek to Dingboche
night dropped down to -15, which was
>>
As they left Tengboche they proceeded
DAY THREE: Lukla to Phakding
“somewhat cold” says Steve.
through the last forests that they would
Starting before sun up they left the hotel
>>
see on the way up. They were now DAY ELEVEN: At Base Camp
in vans for the Kathmandu airport. They
above the tree line, where it was too
In the morning they participated in the
then flew in a twin otter plane to Lukla.
high for trees to survive. On arrival they
Puja, which is a Buddhist ceremony to
The airstrip in Lukla that they landed on
learned that Yeti Airlines (the one they
bless the climbers, their equipment and
is at 9,400 ft and is cut out of the side of
were flying with) had crashed a plane
the mountain. Without this ceremony
a mountain. It is also known as the most
approaching the Lukla airport and only
the Sherpa’s support staff will not step
dangerous paved landing airstrip in the
the pilot had survived. They stayed
foot on the mountain. In the afternoon,
whole world because of the high altitude
overnight at Dingbooche in a Sherpa
Alex and Steve hiked off on their own
and short runway.
Lodge at 15, 600 ft. They also lost two
and climbed up a section of Pumori
>> DAY FOUR:
members of their team who retreated to
overlooking Everest base camp and
Trek to Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar due to the altitude and
the icefall. This was an excellent photo
They departed form Phakding and
they were just physically tired.
opportunity. They then returned to base
followed a river valley at about 7,200ft
camp as the sun was going down, had
>>
elevation. Then they trekked straight DAY EIGHT: Trek to Chukung
dinner with the other climbers/trekkers
up Namche Bazaar, which is 11,200 ft.
They only went a quarter of the way
and then curled up in their tents for
up Chukung because Steve was
>> DAY FIVE: Acclimatization Hike
another cold night.
experiencing altitude problems such as
They hiked to Kunde and Khumjung
Continues on page 34
shortness of breath and dizzyness. So
to acclimatize them for higher altitude.
they returned to the base at Dingboche
Then returned to Namche. A Parachuter
to sleep and rest up for the next day.
crashed while coming down and Alex
Alexander says, “I just remember being
helped her get her oxygen mask off as
really tired and thirsty all the time, we did
she could not breath. She had a badly
a lot of climbing so we were exhausted.”
fractured leg and some lacerations.
OCTOBER 2011
KATHMANDU
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KATHMANDU
2 TOUR
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ON THE COVER
This is an image taken of Alexander and Steve
Farley camping expedition style at the Mount
Everest base camp. See their story on page 33.
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DEPARTMENTS
TRAVEL
ENTERTAINMENT
22 A Hole New World.
62 Behind The Scenes On Oscar
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life. Ontario’s caverns and those crazy
enough to explore them no matter what.
Ben Dumont takes us down.
Night. Richard Parker takes us
backstage to see how it all works.
64 5 Secrets Of This Years Big
GOOD FOOD
Movies. Christina Millard talks about
this years movies and what makes them
42 Over 100 Favourite Recipes
so big. What makes them good?
& Ideas. Excellent meals for every
night of the week. Quick and easy!
68 New TV Series 2011.
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46 The Best Burgers Around.
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ART & CULTURE
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82 A Walk Down Antique Row
The Magician’s Art & Antique Shop
attracts antique collectors worldwide.
86 Dancers Exposed
Photographer Ben Harrison
captures The Grand Ballet
90 New Painting Techniques
George Rush talks about some new
techniques you can use!
94 Colour Moods?
What colour means within the design
industry. How it relates to you, and what
it makes you feel.
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18 Days
Mt.Pumori Base Camp, Everest
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START CANADA
LUKLA TO PHAKDING
NAMCHE BAZAAR
ACCLIMATIZATION HIKE
TREK TO TENGBOCHE
TREK TO DINGBOCHE
TREK TO CHUKUNG
TREK TO LOBUCHE
TREK TO PUMORI BASE
BASE CAMP
AT BASE CAMP
NAMCHE BAZAAR
TREK TO PHAKDING
TREK TO LUKLA
FLY TO KATHMANDU
FLY TO KATHMANDU
AT KATHMANDU
FLY TO CANADA