Welcome to Putha Hiunchuli Expedition (7246 m) Autumn 2016! Mt. Putha Hiunchuli at 7246m, is the western most peak of Dhaulagiri range, and is the last 7000m mountain marking the end of the snow-capped range. This mountain is a relatively easier and safer 7000 m mountain in Nepal, a perfect mountain for those who want to climb…
The Wapsa Village The awesomeness of this village of Wapsa are its people. Life here is beyond your wildest imagination – extremely remote, hard and risky, but that doesn’t stop people in this village to live to their fullest, it doesn’t stop them from smiling. They were very friendly and extremely cooperative among themselves, which…
Visit to the school! We came to know from Dil and Bhopal that the school in their village was damaged and that it was not safe for the children. They had made a tarpaulin shed for the children as a make shift class room. Our primary mission was to build 3 to 4 classrooms that…
Namaste from Wapsa! The distribution day- the village committee had organized a grand welcome program despite my request to keep it low profile. They did it from their heart, so we didn’t want to disappoint them and be rude either. It was a great welcome and appreciation ceremony. They called out names of 30 houses,…
We have reached Wapsa! But what a journey…. After 12 hours in the jeep we finally reached Thade, the day before yesterday, at 11 p.m. We crashed into our beds there. We had a good sleep and after unloading some things for our school, Grace Academy, we continued towards Wapsa. After three hours in the fairly comfortable…
Namaste from Nepal! After some time spent with our families, we are now back in Kathmandu full of energy to continue the relief work. I met with our Hi On Life team today and we came up with these 3 issues to work with: 1. Help rebuilt 18 houses that has been destroyed- some of which belong to…
Update from Nepal! Big day tomorrow! We are leaving for Wapsa with 540 piece of galvanized tin roofs, which is 3240 kgs!! 1350 kg rice, 90 lts cooking oil, 60 kgs sugar, 45 kgs salt and plenty of sweets, drawing books, colour pencils, crayons, a few balls, frisbees, bats and other toys, for the 55 children…
Today’s report- We started from Kathmandu at 6AM. One of the worst affected area is Sindupal, so we headed towards there. As we approached this area after midday, we could see the destruction and I cannot describe how bad it was- I don’t think this kind of destruction has been shown even in the movies.…
Our first dispatch of relief and rescue are ready and packed! – 1000 kg rice, 200 kg lentils, 100 lts cooking oil, 100 kg sugar, 50 kg salt, 300 pcs instant noodles, 300 pcs biscuits, 2000 pcs tea bags, 300 pcs rehydration salts, 100 bottles water purifying liquids and 200 pcs fruit juice and 60 bottles…
Finally arrived Kathmandu. Had a meeting with our Hionlife guys. We have made a team ready to deploy for help. We already sent all the tents. Tomorrow big shopping day and the day after we are on the road to affected areas. Precooked meals, Water purifiers and sleeping arrangements are in absolute need in these…
Tashi Dele! Today we had a beautiful walk from Deboche to Pheriche. We have had great views over Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Mt Everest, Lhotse and the first views of our main goal – Island Peak!! It really looked awesome – all white and glittering of all snow! Tomorrow we will get a chance to take…
Tashi Dele! What a day!! What a group 🙂 This bunch of girls are constantly singing, laughing and dancing – this will be a great expedition! This morning started with a happy birthday celebration of Ingela 🙂 Tea and presents at bed and a Birthday crown to wear for the day – can it be…
