Updates from the Khumbu Valley, Nepal:

Everest rotations are underway! Our Western Guided team has ascended to Camp 1 today, and they plan to tag Camp 2 tomorrow. Our private climbers, including our 40-day and 30-day speed ascenders, will start taking their rotations shortly. Many of our private climbers are on a schedule similar to our Westerner Guided team, while others have just arrived at Everest Base Camp to begin skills sessions and acclimatization.

As we mentioned last week, our 3 Peaks team made a strong effort on Island Peak but turned back below the summit. It was a beautiful morning for a climb, and lots of fun was had. Check out the images from CTSS Guides Porter and Phunjo:

Our second team of Everest Base Camp trekkers are now in Lobuche Base Camp. They will join our climbers at Everest Base Camp in just a few short days for their two-night stay at a beginner-friendly climbing clinic.

Our first Everest Base Camp trekking team has safely landed back in Kathmandu with memories to last a lifetime. Thank you to guide Kat and the amazing team for such an incredible journey.

Here are a few more images from CTSS Guide Kat and Josh from their treks to Everest Base Camp:

Finally, we will wrap things up with a few more images and thoughts from last week’s Puja ceremony courtesy of Tendi Sherpa.

“We held a beautiful Puja ceremony at Everest Base Camp, seeking the blessings and permission of the Mother Goddess (Mount Everest) for a safe and successful journey on the mountain.

This season, I have the privilege of guiding young Emma alongside her father, Sam, with the support of my colleague, Fred! Over the coming days, our focus will be on training on ladder crossings and fixed line techniques, and preparing for our first rotation to the higher camps. Grateful for this opportunity and looking forward to the challenges ahead.”

To all of our guides, Sherpas, climbers, and trekkers, we echo Tendi’s appreciation–we are grateful for all of you!