Cho Oyu Speed Ascent Update: Kathmandu

This article is part of an ongoing series covering Benedikt Boehm and Prakash Sherpa's planned speed ascent of Cho Oyu, Tibet -- the 6th highest mountain in the world. For background information, click here.The first leg of Benedikt Boehm and Prakash Sherpa's planned speed ascent of Cho Oyu is underway.The duo is now in Kathmandu, Nepal, awaiting visa access to Tibet.While in Kathmandu, Prakash and Boehm have toured the city and checked out the headquarters of Prakash's friend's softgoods brand,