Our whole Everest team is safely back down in Base Camp, enjoying the creature comforts of home – full bellies (Kumar baked fresh croissants today!) warm comfy beds and richer oxygen levels.

They spent two full nights at Camp 1 and successfully tagged Camp 2 yesterday moving through the Western CWM. Alex came back in wonder of the views, that are ” a sight that has to be seen to be believed, photos don’t do it justice, it’s absolutely, breathtakingly beautiful – and to be surrounded by such giants, makes you feel so small, the endless white really gives you that innate realization that you are up at high altitude”  

Photo Clint Kugler

Everyone reports sleeping well and eating heartily – in fact I think they want to pack more food for the next rotation – all good signs of acclimatization.

The mountain is definitely alive with the glacier a living, breathing, moving entity. Everest isn’t to be underestimated and smart, safe decision making and conservative climbing is always the first priority for us at CTSS.

Our Lhotse climber went up yesterday and will spend his second night at Camp 1 tonight after tagging Camp 2 today. We expect him back at EBC tomorrow morning.

Zac Steps Nice & Steady… Video Clint Kugler

This first rotation is vital in the team’s acclimatization and to see everyone moving so strongly and competently bodes well. This is the first of three rotations on the mountain, the next one will be longer and reach Camp 3.

The forecast was completely accurate and we are glad the team moved when they did before a small storm cycle sets in with light snows and colder temps through to the 30th so plenty of time to rest and recover over the next few days.