It was another beautiful weekend in the Khumbu Valley with all of our guides and teams reporting excellent weather and high spirits. Here are the updates from each of our teams:

Over the weekend, our Western Guided and 3 Peaks Teams reached Pheriche at 14,340 ft (4,371 m), the last village before Lobuche Base Camp. Guide Josh McDowell said, “Beautiful trek from Tengboche to Pheriche. Pleasant temperature, light breeze, and very few people on the trail.” On Sunday, the teams did an acclimatization hike from Pheriche, and today (Monday), they are en route to the CTSS tented camp at Lobuche Base Camp at 16,000 ft (4,785 m).

Himalayan trekking at its finest with a backdrop of Ama Dablam at 22,349 ft (6,812 m). (Photo Credit: Nani S.)

Spirits are high as the team crosses the Imja River Suspension Bridge near the village of Pangboche. (Photo Credit: Nani S.)

Just behind these two teams are our 1:1 Private Climbers, who arrived in Tengboche at 12,664 ft (3,860 m) on Saturday. After an acclimatization hike on Sunday, they visited the famous Tengboche Monastery, where they received a traditional blessing from the resident monks. These blessings are for safe passage as they continue their journey to the top of the world. Today (Monday), the team will head to Pheriche at 14,340 ft (4,371 m). 

En route to Tengboche, the team crosses the Dudh Kosi River using one of the many suspension bridges. (Photo Credit: Naren S.)

The team after they visited the Tengboche Monastery for a traditional blessing. (Photo Credit: Naren S.)

Ready to roll! With a blessing in hand, the team continues to Pheriche and, soon enough, Mount Everest! (Photo Credit: Naren S.)

Our final wave of Lobuche climbers, Everest Base Camp trekkers, and Personal Sherpa Everest climbers is headed to Tengboche, 12,664 ft (3,860 m), today. Over the weekend, the team made it to Namche, and on Sunday, they did an acclimatization hike. Namche is the Sherpa capital and is an excellent outpost for picking up any last-minute supplies before heading further into the Khumbu Valley.

Big smiles from our climbers and trekkers on their way to Namche at 11,286 ft (3,440 m). (Photo Credit: Edgar P.) 

One of the nine suspension bridges that our teams will cross on their way to Everest Base Camp. (Photo Credit: Edgar P.) 

Perfect conditions continue for our final teams as they make their way up the Khumbu Valley. (Photo Credit: Edgar P.)

Check in later this week for more updates, including the arrival of our first summit team at Everest Base Camp!