American Ray Yeritsian died in Nyalam on the way to Shishapangma

A few more details: We are very sad that our dear friend Ray died in Tibet and we are sending you some information about the cause of his death..

Earlier: Horrible sad news, Ray Yeritsian has died on the way to the mountain.... He fell ill and passed away. His body is being returned to KTM...  Sad sad news. Ray was a nice guy...

Earlier Update: Hello Everestnews readers, I have arrived in Kathmandu on time. Most importantly my luggage arrived in one piece  (in three pieces actually).

Today I am meeting with the guys from Asian Trekking Ltd to go through the paperwork (visas, permits...) and also discuss the last details related to the logistics.

I just got a message...a mudslide is blocking the road from Zangmu to Nyalam (Tibet, China). So most likely I will leave for the Chinese boarder on Sep 12th instead of 11th. Nothing to worry about. It is not an unusual thing for this time of  the year.

I spent some time today wandering the streets of Kathmandu. Nothing has changed much since my last visit in 2005, except... there is a new (possibly the first) Italian restaurant next to my  hotel !!!

Good to be back in Kathmandu... Later, Ray Yeritsian. p.s. next message, in a couple of days, hopefully from Tibet

Earlier: Hello everestnews readers, I am flying to Kathmandu in a couple of days and later driving to Tibet, China.

First stop  -  Shishapangma  (26,335ft / 8027m). I will be on the North West side of the mountain.  About the planned route of ascent… I have a couple of possible  “variations”  in my mind, but will decide when I get there. 

In addition, I have a climbing permit for a second 8000er in the area… but that’s if all goes well on Shishapangma. More details on the second part of my expedition, later. Asian Trekking (P) Ltd will make arrangements for logistical support only. 

That’s about it for now. Later, Ray Yeritsian.

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