Our first rotation to Camp 2 is in full swing for many of our climbers at Everest Base Camp. The Western Guided team, who spent a few nights at Camp 1 and tagged Camp 2, are now back at Everest Base Camp resting and recharging before their next rotation. We have private climbers at Camp 1 now and are looking to tag Camp 2 as part of their acclimatization process.

Below are a few shots from the Bouka family, who arrived at Everest Base Camp yesterday. With their arrival, almost all of our Everest Climbers are at Base Camp; we have a few Speed Ascenders still coming up the Khumbu Valley. These remaining teams and climbers will begin their rotations on Everest shortly.

Our final team of Everest Base Camp trekkers arrived in Gorak Shep today. This is the final village before reaching the outskirts of Everest Base Camp. Tomorrow, they will climb Kalapattar and make the trek to Everest Base Camp, where they will be rewarded with incredible food, sights, and energy.

Today, we want to highlight one of our Rugged Luxury trekkers, 15-year-old Ethan Ong, who joined us this season for the journey of a lifetime to Everest Base Camp. Ethan raised over $9,200 for the Tendi Sherpa Foundation before setting foot on the trail. His generosity supports education, healthcare, and livelihoods for Sherpa families across Nepal, setting the tone for a purposeful and memorable experience. Below are a few photos of Ethan and Tendi Sherpa from the Khumbu.

CTSS is committed to promoting sustainability, in all its forms, in the communities in which we climb and trek. Economic sustainability ensures that local communities benefit fairly from the mountaineering industry. This means supporting local guides, porters, and businesses by providing fair wages, investing in local infrastructure, and fostering responsible tourism that contributes to long-term economic stability.

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If Ethan’s story inspires you, too, to give, you can make a donation to the Tendi Sherpa Foundation here.