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A few weeks ago the Sunday Denver Post had a huge article about GHT as a new "bucket list" adventure. I learned of this route about a year ago, and now here I am in the Doha Airport on my way to Kathmandu!

If you care to know more, or follow progress, I'll be posting blogs and location updates on Google Earth map via Iridium satellite phone+iPad2 connection on my website. http://www.annieuphigh.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I head east from KTM in a couple of days, fly toward eastern border hike to Kanchenjunga base camp, and eventually end up west border late July. 1056 miles. Sherpani Col at 20,000' is highest we'll go.

(I'm so freakin' excited!)
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This is really cool. I look forwarding to following you on your website. Enjoy Nepal. It is beautiful.
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VERY cool!!! Will be following your blog. It is courageous, ambitious people like you who inspire me to dream bigger and take on greater challenges!
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Thanks! I'm thinking book when I'm done, I am sooo hemorrhaging money right now, but ask me if I care. The adventure just seemed to take on a life of its own. It's a new concept (traverse) and I'm almost certain I'll be the first US woman to do this.
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After me and Kathy (and about 10 others) did the trek to basecamp a couple years ago, we love everything Nepal. You can count on two book sales here! :D
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MUni Rider wrote:After me and Kathy (and about 10 others) did the trek to basecamp a couple years ago, we love everything Nepal. You can count on two book sales here! :D
\:D/ for books

Me, too, except I do not like the wait in visa line and the kamikazee drive to hotel, but I am here, alive, and with both bags--YES!
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Very cool, have a wonderful time, you have a fan in Vermont.
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I will definately be following! I am starting research on my own adventure of Nepal. Can't get enough...
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