Dubai pupil climbs to Everest base camp in nine days - in pictures

  • Dubai school pupil Oscar Pacheco climbs to Mount Everest base camp with his father, Ryan. All photos: Oscar Pacheco
    Dubai school pupil Oscar Pacheco climbs to Mount Everest base camp with his father, Ryan. All photos: Oscar Pacheco
  • Oscar Pacheco, a Year 3 pupil at Gems Modern Academy, climbed 5,364 metres in nine days.
    Oscar Pacheco, a Year 3 pupil at Gems Modern Academy, climbed 5,364 metres in nine days.
  • Oscar Pacheco at Everest base camp after his long trek.
    Oscar Pacheco at Everest base camp after his long trek.
  • Oscar Pacheco and his fellow trekkers encounter other mountain travellers at Lukla (2,850 metres up), on their way to the Nepalese village of Phakding.
    Oscar Pacheco and his fellow trekkers encounter other mountain travellers at Lukla (2,850 metres up), on their way to the Nepalese village of Phakding.
  • The travellers at Phakding head to Namche Bazaar, considered the gateway to the Himalayas.
    The travellers at Phakding head to Namche Bazaar, considered the gateway to the Himalayas.
  • A Himalayas photo call for Dubai resident Oscar Pacheco.
    A Himalayas photo call for Dubai resident Oscar Pacheco.
  • Phakding provided welcome rest and some breathtaking views for Oscar Pacheco and his party.
    Phakding provided welcome rest and some breathtaking views for Oscar Pacheco and his party.
  • Namche Bazaar offers spectacular mountain views.
    Namche Bazaar offers spectacular mountain views.
  • Oscar Pacheco and his trekking party spent an acclimatisation day at Namche Bazaar.
    Oscar Pacheco and his trekking party spent an acclimatisation day at Namche Bazaar.
  • The journey involved many bridges. Oscar Pacheco is pictured on his way from Tengboche to Dingboche.
    The journey involved many bridges. Oscar Pacheco is pictured on his way from Tengboche to Dingboche.
  • Oscar Pacheco's party crosses a bridge on their way from Lobuche to Gorakshep, at around 4,990 metres.
    Oscar Pacheco's party crosses a bridge on their way from Lobuche to Gorakshep, at around 4,990 metres.
  • Oscar Pacheco's father Ryan said reaching the base camp with his son was an emotional moment.
    Oscar Pacheco's father Ryan said reaching the base camp with his son was an emotional moment.
  • Oscar Pacheco said reaching base camp was the highlight of a memorable trip.
    Oscar Pacheco said reaching base camp was the highlight of a memorable trip.