I hope she finds happiness with some dirty man who loves drinking. Any established head canon here?
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We live in southern Virginia and we’ve already had a number of 90-degree days. We have pretty hot summers, and I’m worried about them. They’ve been panting and seem stressed in the nesting box. You can see what we have set up right now, and we plan on a few more tarps or sunshades in the coming weeks.
Does anyone have any tips for beating the heat other than that? Our girls are pretty hefty and I want to do what I can for them. Does anyone recommend misting fans or anything like that? We literally have no natural shade in our yard right now. We’re growing trees, but they small as hell.
Photos from trekking Nepal via FB
I don’t think you can take something like this back, so he was on the hook for that money, at whatever terms he accepted.
I’ve read good things about linen sheets, but I am not usually one to opt for the unfamiliar. But I’m open to it in this case. Anyone have any advice? Is one objectively better than the other?
I think I’ve always partially tuned out when Michael leaves. So, until today, I never noticed this despite having been watching since the show’s original run.
A significant number of climbers are planning to attempt Everest without oxygen this season. These include the two runners trying for a Fastest Known Time (FKT) and some alpinists willing to climb on their own and carry their own gear up the mountain.
American trail runner Tyler Andrews has just landed in Nepal, feeling “stronger than ever” and ready to achieve the fastest no-O2 Everest climb ever. His rival, Karl Egloff of Ecuador, will follow next week with the same objective.
The two athletes have trained intensively, combining hypoxic training and running at different altitudes, both at their homes and in South America’s Andes. They’ve also followed a strict nutritional regimen, and after their failed attempts in 2025, are familiar with the challenges and mentally prepared. This time feels like now or never for both of them.
Whole article: https://explorersweb.com/everest-runners-and-no-o2-climbers-reach-nepal/
Here is exactly how Everest is changing.
As the Spring 2026 season begins, the Government of Nepal is implementing updated regulations to streamline logistics and improve safety. This season marks a significant shift in expedition management, prioritizing accountability for every climber on the peak.
The 2026 Financial Breakdown:
Attempting Everest this spring involves several updated mandatory costs. The individual permit royalty has officially risen to $15,000 for foreign climbers. Beyond this, there are two specific fees required for essential route infrastructure:
• The $600 Icefall Fee: This fee supports the "Icefall Doctors" of the SPCC who maintain the ladders and ropes through the glacier. Operators must transfer these fees by the end of April.
• The $200 Rope-Fixing Fee: From Camp 2 to the summit, the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal (EOAN) has taken direct responsibility. This season, the EOAN provides its own specialized team of fixers with a service fee of approximately $200 per climber.
Stricter Garbage and Waste Mandates:
Waste management rules are now much more specific. While the 8kg trash return rule remains, at least 2kg of that waste must be collected specifically from areas above Camp 2. SPCC staff will be stationed at Camp 2 to verify and weigh these loads.
Additionally, personal bags for human waste are prohibited. Teams must use official, SPCC-issued WAG bags for all human waste above Base Camp. These bags contain gelling agents to solidify waste and contain odors. Every bag issued is recorded and must be accounted for upon return.
Mandatory Tracking Chip:
Provided by the government, every climber is now required to carry a mandatory Electronic tracking chip sewn into their gear. This provides precise coordinates for search and rescue operations. It is a vital safety tool ensuring teams can be located quickly during an emergency.
What do you think, is the 2kg high-altitude rule the right move to finally clean up the upper camps?
Another of the 20th century’s greatest mountaineers has left us. Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, died at his home in Port Townsend, Washington, on April 7 at the age of 97.
Jim Whittaker reached the summit of Everest on May 1, 1963, during the American Mount Everest Expedition, led by Norman Dyhrenfurth. He was the first American to reach the top of the world. Whittaker climbed alongside Nawang Gombu Sherpa.
It was exactly 10 years after Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first climbed Everest.
Full article: https://explorersweb.com/jim-whittaker-the-first-american-to-summit-everest-dies-at-97/
Their dedication, expertise, and bravery are the backbone of every successful Everest climb. 🙏
Photos from Ang Dorjee Chhuldim Sherpa of Adventure Consultants on Facebook