Norman and CTSS guide Lhakpa are settling into Ama Dablam Base Camp, where they enjoyed clear skies. The team reports good sprits and are happy and healthy, a win-win in our book!

This morning, the team took part in the Puja ceremony, a traditional blessing led by our Sherpa team to ask the mountain for safe passage. It’s an important moment on every Himalayan expedition, marking the official start of the climb and bringing the whole team together with intention and respect.

With the Puja complete, they’ll move into their first acclimatization rotation tomorrow. More updates to come as they work their way up the mountain.

Photos from CTSS guide Lhakpa