From the Author
When I did this trek, I did not imagine in my wildest dreams putting together a book. Nepal, the Himalayas, and Mount Everest are all well documented, both in photos and words. But afterward, pondering the deeply personal nature of the experience, I realized that, like thousands before me, I had been profoundly changed by what I had seen and done. Getting there, hoofing along the trail, step by step, mile by mile -- dry, thirsty, cold -- formed the crux of the experience, more so than actually seeing the great mountain itself. And so I decided to make a record of what occurred in as honest and straightforward a manner as possible. This book is designed to acquaint the ordinary trekker or would-be trekker with what he or she might expect in attempting the Solu-Khumbu trail. It's a tough trek and it's not for everybody -- some people just don't function properly at altitude -- but for those with a desire for a rugged physical outing in the most spectacular setting on earth, it could prove to be the experience of a lifetime. It certainly was for me, as I hope these words and pictures demonstrate.
About the Author
Tim Hauf is a professional photographer with a passion for travel and the environment. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including Islands, Sunset, Explore, Terre Sauvage, Dove, and others. Other books by Tim Hauf are Channel Islands National Park - A Photographic Interpretation (pub 1996), Little Trees, Big Sky: Portrait of a Northern Wilderness (pub 2000), and Ventura County - A Photographic Perspective (pub 2001).
