SubscribeFinal Push For Production Team
Everest Dispatch #55
May 15, 2009 ABC…..21,200 ft.
By Melissa Arnot
Waking up at 3:30 a.m. is never easy, especially at 17,500 ft. Somehow though, as the alarm went off yesterday morning, it was easy to rise. The wind was blowing gently, making the tents speak – I think they were saying “get outta here.” [...]
First Ascent Team Answers More Questions
First Ascent Team Answers More Questions
Written by erstad17 on May 1, 2009
As a Nikon shooter myself, I’m proud to see the Nikon name at Everest. Is there a specific reason why you wouldn’t go full frame? Do you carry a backup to the D300? See original post
Answered by Jake Norton on May 11, 2009
Hi erstad17…good [...]
Behind The Scenes: Keeping Up With The Climbers
Everest Dispatch #38
April 30, 2009
By Jake Norton, Expedition Photographer
It sounds pretty romantic, and lots of people envy my job. And, I must admit, I’m pretty happy with what I do for a living, and count my blessings every day. But working as an expedition photographer is not always a piece of cake. This goes for [...]
Good Preparation at Basecamp Critical for Success on Everest
Everest Dispatch #23
April 16, 2009
Everest Basecamp………. 17,530 ft.
By Dave Hahn
These are busy days at basecamp. The trail into camp is still quite full with trekkers, porters and yak trains. Most, although not all, climbers have now reached base, and the Puja poles with their colorful webs of prayer flags now form an intersecting [...]
Behind The Scenes High Altitude Production
Everest Dispatch #16
The Amenities of Everest Basecamp
Everest Dispatch #15
April 10, 2009
Everest Basecamp…….17,530 ft.
N 28° 00.336′ E 086° 51.504′
by Dave Hahn
We survived the first night without a roof over our heads. Quite comfortably, by all accounts. There were no dogs barking in the night, no heavy boots clunking down wooden hallways to latrines, none of the endless coughing [...]
