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07/04/2025

Day 1

This has been a long day... in fact, it's been two blended into one without a night due to flights.

Leaving at 1pm with We had a great set of flights to Kathmandu defying all the poor reviews we read for us to give it a solid 4 stars! Photo 1 taken by Ben over Baku, Azerbaijan.

We had a slight delay in Delhi, which gave us a chance to get 1 or two hrs kip before we landed at our destination just after 10 am.

Knackered and in need of sleep we got to the and went straight to bed to grab another few hours of kip before we had to be up again for gear check (super important) and then a visit to the Nimsdai store.

We were super lucky that himself was in and made an effort to come and find us and talk to us about our adventure. We were able to spend 15 minutes chatting about the project as well as his plans for the coming 12 months, which include his record-breaking hat-trick attempt! It was funny the boys who are complete chatter boxes were quite unsure what to say to him as he asked them questions!

We had a final peruse round the shop before heading back to the Thamel area for dinner.

This time, we were joined by another two world record holders. and .g It was awesome to be able to chat with them be massively inspired by their feats. It astonishing how humans can compete these tests. Just climbing Everest is something else but to climb all 14 peaks and to climb, in Mingmas case, the most dangerous multiple times is awinspiring, making our little project seem a bit pathetic!

Well fed on inspiration we headed back to the hotel to pack our final bits and try to get some shut eye before the alarm clock goes off at 2am.

We’re proud to support the to promote their "Inspire & Educate" mission and raise some money for their good causes.

Please help us spread the word and if you can donate. See our linktree or story for the link.

06/04/2025

After meeting , we were then off to dinner, where we were joined by a further two legends of the mountain community.

Firstly we were joined by Tejan "TJ" Gurung ( .g ) a former British Commando, and the youngest British man to summit all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters (8000m), achieving this feat at 29 years old!

We were then joined by Mingma David Sherpa ( ) who also has multiple world records such as being the youngest person to climb all 8000 peaks and the most climbs of K2 (amongst many other achivments and is one of the best climber ever)..

All four of us were truly inspired by their energy and enthusiasm for the mountains. They were super friendly too and took an interest in us and let us ask our 1001 questions we had about their lives and their achievements (we we definitely had more to ask).

Thank you, gentlemen, for giving up part of your evening to spend it with us. We hope our paths will cross again for a catch-up some time soon.

We’re proud to support the to promote their "Inspire & Educate" mission and raise some money for their good causes. As educators, our travels to remote locations have shown us the struggles many children have to access education. Inspired by and the remarkable children we've met in these locations, this partnership is a perfect fit for our journey.

06/04/2025

Yesterday, we were honoured to meet the 14 Peaks legend and inspiration behind our challenge

Our guides from said they wanted to take us around the shop to have a look but secretly did not tell us that Nims was going to be there. As the boys were admiring, pick axes we get a shout out behind us of "welcome, welcome" as Nims was suddenly there!

There is a story behind our 14 basecamps trip and Nims. It is quite a simple one, but one that led us to be in Nepal and for this legend to be aware of us and our little project.

During covid, we were sat watching and the amazing 14 Peaks documentary. Just as it ended, and being truly inspired we both looked at each other and said "to do that would be cool, but you can't do that with kids" thinking some more Martina said "yer but you could hike to the 14 base camps" and so the idea was born.

That inspiration also then led us to the and their specific work with education.

So, to then meet the man who inspired us on this journey was a great experience, and we are so grateful he found the time to come and have a chat and thank us for our efforts to spread the word of the foundation and hopefully raise some money for scholarships.

We’re proud to support the to promote their "Inspire & Educate" mission and raise some money for their good causes. As educators, our travels to remote locations have shown us the struggles many children have to access education. Inspired by and the remarkable children we've met in these locations, this partnership is a perfect fit for our journey.

03/04/2025

All packed and ready to fly... not too early tomorrow, a very reasonable 13.15 flight out from with

On the way to the bottom... of the top of the world. Fingers crossed by the end of these two weeks, we will have completed 50% of our

It might look a lot of gear, but some of this will stay in Kathmandu, and we think (fingers crossed) we have got our packing down to 15KG each. It's been a big challenge, to be honest, and we have had to remove some luxury items.

We are going to hit the hay early tonight to get a good rest. Hopefully, we will be able to post most of the time we are on this trip.. if you wanna follow!

We’re proud to support the to promote their "Inspire & Educate" mission and raise some money for their good causes. As educators, our travels to remote locations have shown us the struggles many children have to access education. Inspired by and the remarkable children we've met in these locations, this partnership is a perfect fit for our journey.

If you would like to donate, check out the Go-Fund-me link in our linktree or story for the link.

01/04/2025

Stair training for the big one!

We're heading to Everest basecamp next week, and these boots are getting prepped!

Packing for this adventure has been a serious weight challenge – 15KG limit for our flight to Lukla means we're down to the absolute essentials! It's less about space and more about every gram counting!

Packing is usually a fun build up part to the trip, but this time, it's strategic.

Some things are non-negotiable, though:

Our bottles: These are our lifeline! In high altitudes and remote areas, clean water is crucial. These bottles filter as we go, ensuring we stay hydrated and healthy on the trail.

Our trusty boots: These boots are built for the mountains! With reliable grip and waterproof protection, they'll keep us comfortable and steady on the rugged terrain of the Himalayas. They are a must for long days of trekking.

Martina's camera: Every moment of this incredible journey deserves to be captured. Martina's camera is her non-negotiable allowing us to capture the beauty of wherever we are. Even if it means leaving something else behind.

What are your must-pack items when weight is a major concern? Any Everest packing tips for us?

We’re proud to support the to promote their "Inspire & Educate" mission and raise some money for their good causes. As educators, our travels to remote locations have shown us the struggles many children have to access education. Inspired by and the remarkable children we've met in these locations, this partnership is a perfect fit for our journey.

27/03/2025

Transport in the Pakistan mountains came with 'character' – mostly in the form of questionable brakes, bald tires and a front-row seat to the abyss.

Imagine: vintage jeeps, heart-stopping cliff-edge drives, and a sheer drop into breathtaking gorges.

Many roads we took including the road to Ferry Meadows on the way to Nanga Parbat was a test of nerves with stunning views. The boys loved the bumps, John... not so much. Martina... well, she survived!

We're hoping Nepal's roads are a bit smoother, but these are the adventures that make travel unforgettable.

Always worth the (maybe exaggerated) fear for views like this!

For more details on Pakistan, check out our website www.familyrussellsmithtravel.com

We’re proud to support the to promote their "Inspire & Educate" mission and raise some money for their good causes. As educators, our travels to remote locations have shown us the struggles many children have to access education. Inspired by and the remarkable children we've met in these locations, this partnership is a perfect fit for our journey.

26/03/2025

It’s the people who make the journey unforgettable.

Pakistan wasn’t just about the landscapes, it was the incredible people who truly made the experience special.

From Murad, our guide, to Shamu, Mohammad, "Chef," and the rest of the team, we were treated like family every step of the way.

Then there were the porters, the real heroes, carrying our camp up the mountain each day, always with a smile, always with kindness.

99.9% of the world is full of good people. Don’t let negativity cloud your view.

Travel, connect, learn, and embrace new cultures.

The world is better when we lift each other up.

For more details on Pakistan (and food), check out our website www.familyrussellsmithtravel.com

We’re proud to support the to promote their "Inspire & Educate" mission and raise some money for their good causes. As educators, our travels to remote locations have shown us the struggles many children have to access education. Inspired by and the remarkable children we've met in these locations, this partnership is a perfect fit for our journey.

25/03/2025

Food... glorious FOOD.

We are blessed and lucky to travel as a family, and we are even more lucky to be able to try amazing food from all over the world.

Pakistan was up there as one of the best experiences can bring (on the whole.. there were a few exceptions).

From day one, we enjoyed curry's, breads, stews, and even pizza in camp.
We are super excited by our upcoming to Nepal.

Does anyone have any recommendations, or what is a must try?

For more details on Pakistan (and food), check out our website www.familyrussellsmithtravel.com

We’re proud to support the to promote their "Inspire & Educate" mission and raise some money for their good causes. As educators, our travels to remote locations have shown us the struggles many children have to access education. Inspired by and the remarkable children we've met in these locations, this partnership is a perfect fit for our journey.

23/03/2025

2 WEEKS today....

We will be taking one of the most iconic flights to Lukla airport!

This is a flight we are super excited (and a little nervous) about taking. Have any of you taken it? Is it as spectacular as they say?

In the summer, as part of our journey to K2 and into the Karakorum, we took the legendary Islamabad to Skardu flight with

It was as evey bit spectacular as we were promised (apart from a bit of cloud). It also felt super safe, and we were well looked after by the awesome cabin crew.

The landing itself was spectacular as the expert pilots circled the valley skimming the mountain cliffs as we smoothly landed in the Skardu dust bowl.

Flying is a necessity for travel. Sometimes we love it sometimes, we hate it.

For more details on this trip (and more) check out our website www.familyrussellsmithtravel.com

We’re proud to support the to promote their "Inspire & Educate" mission and raise some money for their good causes. As educators, our travels to remote locations have shown us the struggles many children have to access education. Inspired by and the remarkable children we've met in these locations, this partnership is a perfect fit for our journey.

18/03/2025

WOW..

What a night Saturday night was!

We were blessed to take part in the Dusk till Dawn event.
250+ people braved the cold and the night to promote the excellent work of the foundation.

There were 3 main objectives of the event.

1. To raise awareness of the Nimsdai Foundation’s work
2. To generate funds for their important work, specifically for Project Odyssey.
3. To foster a sense of community

It's safe to say that it was a huge success and a huge congratulations to for organising such a successful event for us to all enjoy (even at 5am hiking in the sand).

We, The Russell-Smith family are proud to support the foundation to promote their "Inspire & Educate" mission and are hoping to raise some money for their good causes as well as promote their good work. As educators, our travels to remote locations have shown us the struggles many children have to access education. Inspired by to hike the and the remarkable children who we've met in these remote locations, this partnership is a perfect fit for our journey.

15/03/2025

Ready to hike 30 miles Dusk to Dawn to help promote the amazing

14/03/2025

Sometimes, in our jobs as teachers, we are lucky to meet inspiring people.

Today, our 6th form students got to hear from as he spoke about his life journey from the hospital bed to the top of the world (and beyond).

He had a powerful message for our kids about resilience and self-belief. He also talked about making the most of the opportunitys when they are there in front of you and that success should be about always doing things to the best of your ability and beliving you can always do more, which is something we as a family truly believe in.

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Last summer - Our Pakistan adventure. The flight to Skardu is known as one of the most spectacular in the world. We were really looking forward to seeing the peaks of some of the world’s highest mountains. As it turned out, it was a bit cloudy, and we only caught glimpses as we flew the 45-minutes. For more information on this trip (and more) check out our website www.familyrussellsmithtravel.com We’re proud to partner with the @nimsdai_foundation to support their "Inspire & Educate" mission. As educators, our travels to remote locations have shown us the struggles many children have to access education. Inspired by @nimsdai and the remarkable children we've met in these locations, this partnership is a perfect fit for our journey. #14basecamps #trekkingforeducation #nimsdaifoundation #adventurewithpurpose #adventure #travelingwithkids #hikingadventures #hikingwithkids #everest #nepal #k2 @watertogo @eliteexped

Whats next? Exciting news is on the horizon for the Russell-Smiths. #14basecamps @14basecamps_thefamilyedition #mountainhiking #mountains #hikinglife #familytravel #familyadventure #travelfamilyblogger #traveling #travelife #hikelife #K2 #broadpeak

Day 3 #pakistanadventure Long day of travel, but we ended up here for dinner 😁 Day started with a spectacular flight into Scardu and then some time in town checking out ATM with no luck (We have plenty FYI WORRY WORTS) but we just thought we would make top up JUST IN CASE. We will try again onnoir return. We are now at the hotel enjoying the cool mountain air and the stunning views! 4.30 start in the morning for a 5-12 hrs drive (road depending) from this point on its hiking boots on and K2 et al here we come!! @epicexpeditions__ @14basecamps_thefamilyedition @watertogo #familytravel #travelblog #travelgram #14basecamps #hikinglife #familyadventure #familytime #FamilyFun

A massive, massive thank you to Dave from @watertogo for the support. These wonderful miracle bottles will keep us all safe on our upcoming trip to Pakistan and our 14 basecamps project. We have long been huge fans of these guys since we first discovered them at a travel show. They were literally a life saver when we were in the middle of the Lombok earthquake in 2018 with little access to water. They have probably saved us £1000s in bottled water as we have been able to drink tap water in every country visited since. Best of all, they are sustainable reducing our plastic bottle use to almost 0. Thank you again Water-To-Go Absolute legends! @14basecamps_thefamilyedition #WaterToGo #StayHydrated #FamilyFun #OutdoorAdventure #CleanWater #ConvenientHydration #BPAFree #SafeDrinkingWater #OnTheGo #HealthyLiving #family #familytravel #travel #travelblog #travelfamilyblogger #travelgram #support

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