When we got back to Kathmandu, we were presented with an official press release that stated our names and the date and time of reaching the Everest summit. This will be used to later issue an official certificate from the Nepalese government. In addition, the papers are also useful for visiting the famous Rum Doodle bar in the Tamale district of Kathmandu. This bar is famous for having all signatures from all people ever reaching the Summit of Everest on the wall, starting with the first two, Hillary and Tenzing in 1953. In addition, upon presenting the necessary papers, we got to sign the wall, and get included in the Everest Summiter Club, and the food there will be free for every visit. A very nice gesture and a nice memory on this
otherwise, pretty harsh trip. Speaking of that, we learned that just after we left, two more climbers have unfortunately died up on the mountain. This just further brings it home how difficult the season has been with the low number of summits, five fatalities thus far and plenty of other incidents.
otherwise, pretty harsh trip. Speaking of that, we learned that just after we left, two more climbers have unfortunately died up on the mountain. This just further brings it home how difficult the season has been with the low number of summits, five fatalities thus far and plenty of other incidents.
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