Hello from the Himalayas!

We are excited that our second wave of climbers, including all climbers on a 1:1 program, are getting ready to set off on their summit bids!

Tomorrow morning, the climbers, guides, and Sherpas will wake up, gear up, and set out for the journey of a lifetime! Before the sun rises, they will climb through the Khumbu Icefall. Some climbers plan to stay at Camp 1, and some will go directly to Camp 2. It’s important to note that all climbers are keeping their schedules fluid to accommodate how they feel and the mountain’s traffic (among other factors). 

Up next: the Khumbu Icefall. Photo from CTSS Archives

Beyond Camp 2, climbers will move up to Camp 3, where they will sleep on oxygen. They will remain on oxygen above Camp 3 for the rest of their summit bid. The weather is looking stable and we are excited for this team who have been so prepared, patient, and fun to take their journey to the top of the world.

The upper mountain and in position for a summit bid. Photo from CTSS Archives

Meanwhile, our successful Western Guided team, who summited Mount Everest over the weekend, is saying farewell to Everest Base Camp today and starting their trek back down the Khumbu Valley. They expect to be back in Kathmandu around the 19th of May.

A final farewell for our Western Guided team! Photo courtesy of Jangbu