Evening of 17th May (Nepal local time)

7:30pm Leaving the South Col headed for the summit, we have:

  • Bouka Family with cinematographers Rex P., Louis J., and Guides Tim Mosedale, Edgar Parra, and Migma Dorjee
  • Western Guided team with climbers Ilknur C, Anna K, Nicolas B & Guides Mike Bennett and Sajjan Ghale
  • Private climber Jocelyn C. with Guide Ashish
  • Private climber Eva S. with Guide Papshe

There are no winds and a solid weather window, so the South Col is fairly busy tonight (this is a mix of climbers positioned for the summit and descending). Our team’s strategy is to move ahead of any crowds, efficiently and quickly on high-flow oxygen, to summit early in the morning at sunrise.

Summit day is always long and hard for families at home as we eagerly await news. Remember today, no news is good news. Guides are economical with radio use to ensure they manage battery life for emergencies, and GPS tracking devices can be unreliable in the cold. Stay busy today, and we’ll keep you updated as we hear from Nepal.

Cheers,
Caroline

Everest from the South Col – Photo Josh McDowell