Thursday, November 3, 2011

Lukla, Day 3

No change today in this persistent weather pattern. Nothing is flying at all, whether fixed-wing, helicopter or hot-air balloon. We hear that Nepal authorities are considering allowing a military evacuation effort, as this weather pattern is now being projected to last until Monday. By my rough estimate, as many as 1600 trekkers and climbers may be stuck here already, that number increasing by as many as 400 per day as they conclude their activities in the higher elevations and begin to make their way here for flights out.

Please keep us in your thoughts and the kharma flowing east. (-:

Namaste,
Jim Ronning

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  1. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    KATU Channel 2 in Portland will be airing an interview with Donovan Pacholl at 4pm today Nov 3, about the group being stranded in Lukla. May air again in the 6pm news. Donovan did a satellite phone interview with KATU this AM. Good news is everyone is safe, but really wanting to get out of Lukla. Weather forecast models look like it still could be a few days.

    good luck group,
    Ken Stober

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