Episode 081 Shegar (New Tingri)

Everything New Is Old Again. We've rolled into the little town of Shegar, otherwise known as NEW Tingri. Man, what a sense of deja vu. I feel like I've been here before.

Total Running Time: 22:46

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Audio-Only Special Announcement!

Everest Trek And Workshop For 2009! No video episode this week, but you may not mind. Please listen to this special episode and visit EverestTrek2009.com for more information.

Total Running Time: 28:16

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Episode 080 You've Got To Pick A Pocket Or Two

It'll Stunt Your Growth. Today we had some memorable experiences with a bunch of kids. The image of 6-year-old children smoking is something I will not soon forget, but more about that in a second.

Total Running Time: 19:39

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Audio-Only Bonus Annapurna IV

Ben Clark's Spring 2008 Expedition. Ben and his climbing partners Josh Butson and Tin Clarke are heading back to Nepal for a new expedition.

Total Running Time: 19:56

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Episode 079 Shigatse

Smile And Say (Yak) Cheese! We're steadily making our way towards Everest and are now in the city of Shigatse. This is the 2nd largest city in Tibet and home to the 5th largest monastery, Tashilunpo.

Total Running Time: 25:47

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Episode 078 Gyangtse

Instant Karma's Going To Get You. Today we visited the Kumbum, the largest chorten, or stupa in Tibet. This place was a feast for the eyes, and I WAS able to photograph everything I wanted!

Total Running Time: 26:14

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Episode 077 Finally, Heading Towards Everest

No Demons Here. We made it into Gyangtse today after some incredible scenery along the way. This is Tibet's 4th largest city and the view is dominated by a fortress on a hill. Spectacular.

Total Running Time: 19:02

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Episode 076 Altitude, Elevation And Elation

Movin' On Up. We spent our last few hours in Lhasa this morning. Of course, Scott and I had to make a few more Koras around the Jokhang before setting out onto the Friendship Highway.

Total Running Time: 23:15

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Episode 075 Half A World Away

Homesick and Altitude Sick in Lhasa. Today was a day of contrasts for me. On one hand I was amazed and enthralled by the Potala Palace. On the other hand, I was sad beyond words.

Total Running Time: 27:30

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Audio-Only Special Report

Violence in Lhasa And Everest Closures. As many of you know, Tibet has been in the news of late with violence in the capital city of Lhasa. There's also been news that China has closed the North side of Everest to foreign climbing teams until the 10th of May, 2008. I've invited friend and Everest climber Alan Arnette to join me to discuss these stories.

Total Running Time: 38:27

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Episode 074 News From Home

Yak. It's What's For Dinner. After visiting the amazing Jokhang Temple, Lobsang took us to a nice restaurant to have dinner. After perusing the menu all three of us decided to go for the Yak.

Total Running Time: 21:35

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Episode 073 The Jokhang

I Can't Believe That IT IS Butter! This afternoon we left the hotel room and ventured across the street to the Jokhang Temple. This is the most sacred temple in all of Tibet and dates back to the 7th or 8th century.

Total Running Time: 23:10

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Episode 072 Lhasa

Did I Just Climb The Stairs Or Run A Marathon? We arrived in Lhasa and I have to say the city surprised me. It didn't immediately look like we were in Tibet...more like somewhere in Europe or even Denver for that matter.

Total Running Time: 26:12

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