Following Frank

Yesterday we got the really GUTTING news that one of our guides (tall center in the pic…and from Scotland coincidentally😉) has an emergency back at home that is preventing him from continuing, and he’ll be leaving us. Hearing it was like a punch in the gut. Scott is such a nice and positive guy and very skilled and knowledgeable guide. More importantly he’s just such a part of our team now and it’s a bit like losing a family member. But wow, this whole expedition is a reminder and lesson that rarely do things go according to plan. The goal must remain the same even if you have to change directions and pivot…but we just need to try and remain mentally strong. But my God the ups and downs and anxiety od this whole thing, could send any strong minded person over the edge. He’s going to replaced with a guiding sherpa who has like 16 Everest summits so the skill level is not an issue 💪💪🙏🏻, but of course it’s not Scott. 😔😔 We’ll miss you Scott and we hope everything gets worked out at home for you!!

I can’t imagine how bad I’m gonna look after this, if I look like this now!!! But at least I’m starting to look like a fn mountaineer!!!