Our fall Himalayan season continues to unfold with steady progress across the range.

On Ama Dablam, the team has now completed their first acclimatization rotation, climbing up to Camp 2 before returning to Base Camp to rest and recover. Everyone is feeling good, and with a solid rotation under their belts, they’re aiming for a summit push in the coming days, conditions permitting.

Meanwhile, our First Ascent team has safely reached Base Camp. Reception is nonexistent in this remote valley, but one of our crew hiked down to make a call and pass along updates — the team is healthy, spirits are high, and all is running smoothly. Tomorrow, they’ll complete an acclimatization hike to roughly 5,200m before returning to BC to continue preparing for the climb ahead.

And in transit to the Himalaya, CTSS climber and Seven Summits finisher Julie is on her way to Nepal for a private custom itinerary with CTSS guide Tendi Sherpa, who also guided her on Everest in 2023. This journey includes a visit to Tendi’s home village—a truly special experience—followed by a climb of Mera Peak. We’ll share her blog so you can follow along as she documents her adventure from the trail.

More updates coming soon as our teams move higher into the season. Photo from CTSS Guide Lhakpa on Ama Dablam.