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| Blog Name: | Speaking of Adventure |
| Url: | http://www.speakingofadventure.com/blog/ |
| Language: | English |
| Topics: | Climbing, Speaking, Inspiration |
| Description: | Jim Davidson shares strength for life's adventures. As an inspirational speaker, climber, and business owner, Jim distills wisdom from his many expeditions to help you overcome obstacles. Follow along as he encourages you to succeed in the adventures of life. |
| Popularity: | 4 Followers |
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Dreams Can Come True
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I began to wonder what climbing to such great heights would be like, how one got to go on such an adventure, and, dare I say it, if even I might be able to go someday. A dream was born. |
The Discipline of Rest
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As the hours passed, we slowly gained altitude. By 3 pm our team had all trickled into Camp Two, and the thin air of 23,600 feet made itself known. It was all we could do to sit up and drink water,... |
First Mountain Rotation – A Sufferfest
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We have completed our first rotation for acclimitization and to learn the route up on the mountain. Two days ago we left Advanced Base Camp (18,600) at 7:30 am with moderately heavy packs. We were... |
Creeping up on the Mountain
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Today is the twentieth day of my trip, and the eleventh day on the mountain. Cho Oyu is a large and high peak (26,906 ft). Thus, unlike many mountains in the United States, we can not just drive to... |
By truck from Tingri – A long and dusty ride
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We arrived yesterday by truck from Tingri after a long and dusty ride. Base Camp is well organized and IMG is doing a great job of running the logistics. Food is good and there is plenty of it. My ... |
Back to Training
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Tomorrow we move to the last town along the road - Tingri. We will rest there for two more days while our bodies build up even more red blood cells. We'll need them to trap more oxygen from the e... |
Border Crossing
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With all the paperwork, 12 people, and 150 bags to carry across, our border crossing into the Tibet region of China took a few hours. It went well. |
The Benefits of Picking Big Challenges
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In twelve hours, I, my six teammates, our leader, Greg, and our team of five strong Sherpas will set off from Kathmandu to climb the sixth highest peak in the world, Cho Oyu at 8,201 m (26,906 ft). |
Krazy Kathmandu
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I should have known better. Having been to Kathmandu on two previous trips, I should have recalled just how crazy the streets of Kathmandu could be. Then why do I feel so overwhelmed and exhausted ... |
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