Hi Everyone,

A nice short, sweet one for you today. Just checked in with the team and everyone is safe, happy and well (just the way we like it) and mostly on schedule. Part of the first wave is up at Camp 2 tonight (maxing out their acclimatization on this rotation) with the rest at Camp 1 having enjoyed another  “active-rest day” with acclimatization hikes up the CWM in the sun.

Absolutely stunning weather and more forecast over the next few days which is great.

There was a small collapse in the icefall (no one was caught up or hurt) but it did mean a few route repairs by the incredible Icefall Doctors and an extra ladder in place. As a result, our Western Guided/International Team has delayed their rotation departure until tomorrow morning. They’ll head up before dawn tomorrow possibly even passing our first wave of climbers who will be returning to Base Camp for some well deserved hot showers and Kumar’s cooking having completed their first rotation. Yum.

Cheers
Caroline

Everest Icefall – Photo Caroline