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Since that time, trekking to Everest Base Camp and climbing the surrounded peaks has been one of
the most awe-inspiring experiences for many climbers.
I am a climber too, I like physical challenges and I have always wanted to see Everest with my own
eyes. These the reasons why I decided to visit the Everest Base Camp and to climb the Kala Patthar
summit this year.
Something about working hard towards accomplishing an ambitious goal, doing something which
not many people do, and being in the wilderness surrounded by beautiful nature.
Meanwhile, I am also a Captain of the Carabinieri Corps. Therefore, in recognition of extreme
valour in line of duty, I decided to take with me the CoESPU flag as a tribute to the Carabinieri
Corps and to CoESPU, that is like a second family to me.
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On 23 April, 2017, I arrived in Katmandu where I spent the night at the Yak and Yeti hotel.
This is historically the “climbers hotel”, where many expeditions have stayed over the years.
After meeting my expedition team, our adventure began in the early hours of the next morning
when we had bravely to face a 40 minutes flight to Lukla in a small, roaring aircraft, making an
altitude shift from 1,400 m to straight 2,850 m.
Do you know the famous Tenzing–Hillary Airport, also known as Lukla Airport? This short and
steep mountain-side runway is rated as the most dangerous landing strip in the world. I would be
lying if I said it wasn’t a scary ride.

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