October 14, 2026
We woke early to watch the sunrise over Annapurna Base Camp. With so many people gathered there, we climbed as high as we could to escape the crowds and find a quieter vantage point. As the sun rose, its first rays swept across the snow-covered mountains, turning the peaks brilliant gold. It was a breathtaking reward for the long journey to ABC.
Later that morning, three teammates who had descended to Pokhara two days earlier returned to base camp by helicopter. We were delighted to see them again and relieved that they had recovered well. Because of the altitude, however, they were allowed to stay for only 30 minutes before flying back down.
Unfortunately, two other teammates decided to take a helicopter to Pokhara because one of them was feeling unwell. Watching them leave was a sobering reminder that mountain trekking carries real risks and that we must take precautions and look after one another.
Six of us began the descent at 8 a.m. The scenery was spectacular. Although we were following the same trail we had taken on the way up, everything looked different from the opposite direction, revealing fresh perspectives on the surrounding mountains and valleys. We stopped for a one-hour lunch break, which gave us a much-needed boost of energy before continuing.
Around 4:30 p.m., we finally arrived at Green View Lodge in Bamboo, where we would spend the night. After several days in the mountains, a hot shower—even for a small fee—felt like a welcome luxury.
Today’s trek covered approximately 9 miles (14.5 km), with a cumulative elevation loss of about 6,226 feet (1,898 meters). The long descent put considerable strain on our knees, making it another physically demanding day. Still, we were grateful to have made it safely down from Annapurna Base Camp, carrying unforgettable memories of the magnificent Himalayan sunrise with us.
2026年10月14日
清晨，我们早早起床，准备欣赏安纳普尔纳大本营（ABC）的日出。大本营里已经聚集了不少游客。为了避开人群，找到一处更安静的观景位置，我们尽量向高处走去。随着太阳缓缓升起，第一缕阳光洒向白雪覆盖的群山，将一座座雪峰染成耀眼的金色。眼前的壮丽景色令人叹为观止，也成为我们历经艰辛抵达ABC后最美好的回报。
当天上午，两天前因身体不适而提前下撤到博卡拉的三位队友乘坐直升机来到大本营。再次见到他们，我们都十分高兴；看到他们的身体已经恢复，也让大家感到欣慰。由于大本营海拔较高，他们只被允许停留30分钟左右，随后便乘坐直升机返回博卡拉。
遗憾的是，昨天一起爬到ABC大本营八人中的二位队友因为其中一人身体不适，她们俩最终决定乘直升机下撤到博卡拉。看着他们离开，我们再次意识到，高山徒步并非没有风险，必须时刻把安全放在首位，照顾好自己，也彼此关照。
早上8点，剩下的我们六人开始下山。沿途的风景依然壮丽。虽然走的是上山时经过的同一条路，但换个方向行走，眼前的雪山与山谷便呈现出截然不同的景象，带给我们全新的感受。途中，我们停下来吃午饭，并休息了一个小时。补充体力后，大家继续赶路。
下午4点半左右，我们终于抵达位于Bamboo的Green View Lodge，结束了当天的徒步。经过几天的山中生活，能够洗上一个热水澡，也成了一种难得的享受。
今天徒步约9英里（14.5公里），累计下降约6,226英尺（1,898米）。长时间下坡给膝盖带来了不小的负担，也让这一天的体力消耗格外明显。不过，能够平安从安纳普尔纳大本营下撤，我们都感到十分欣慰。清晨阳光照耀下、金光闪闪的喜马拉雅雪峰，也将成为这次徒步旅程中难以忘怀的美好回忆。