Happy Friday! Here’s the latest news from our teams in Nepal: 

Our final wave of Lobuche climbers, Everest Base Camp trekkers, and Personal Sherpa Everest climbers have flown into the Khumbu Valley, and their trek has officially started! They will stay in Phakding tonight, and tomorrow, they will trek to Namche at 11,286 ft (3,440 m).

Our final wave of climbers in Kathmandu are ready to roll out—next stop the Khumbu Valley.

Now that’s some gear! After successful gear checks and guide briefings, our last wave of climbers are on their way to Lukla. 

Spirits are high from Nepal! 

Our Western Guided Everest and 3 Peaks Teams checked in from Tengbouche, where they enjoyed a rest day. The teams had breakfast at the civilized hour of 8:00 am (a real treat for all) and then took off for a short hike to the viewpoint above Tengboche. After lunch, they visited the Tengboche Monastery, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, where they received a blessing from one of the monks. The Tengboche Monastery is often hailed as one of the highlights of the trek up the Khumbu Valley, as it is an important cultural landmark for the Sherpa community, steeped in mountaineering history. 

High above Tengboche with the Western Guided Everest and 3 Peaks Teams (Photo Credit: Josh McDowell) 

Tomorrow, they will head to Pheriche. As a guide, Josh McDowell reports, “Everyone is doing very well, and spirits are high.” This is exactly the news we like to hear! 

We will be back on Monday with an update from the weekend.