The CTSS season is building across every program. Climbers, trekkers, and guided teams are now spread throughout the Khumbu at different stages of their expeditions.

The Western Guided and 3 Peaks teams reached Namche Bazaar (11,286 ft / 3,440 m) yesterday and are taking a rest and acclimatization day today, with a hike above town to continue adjusting to the altitude before pushing higher into the Khumbu.

A large second group, including private 1:1 Everest climbers, Everest Camp 3 climbers, and Lobuche climbers alongside accompanying EBC trekkers, flew into Lukla (9,383 ft / 2,860 m) this morning and made their trek down to Phakding (8,563 ft / 2,610 m) to overnight before the push toward Namche tomorrow.

Images below of the crew and CTSS Guide Edgar Parra ready for extreme temperatures! 

On the Rugged Luxury side, three EBC trekking teams are progressing well. Team 1 completed an acclimatization hike to Lobuche High Camp (17,200 to 17,800 ft / 5,250 to 5,450 m) today and heads out to climb Awi Peak (17,257 ft / 5,260 m) this weekend. Team 2 trekked from Tengboche (12,687 ft / 3,867 m) to Pheriche (14,340 ft / 4,371 m) today. Team 3 flew into Lukla and trekked to Phakding to begin their expedition.

More updates to follow as teams continue moving toward Base Camp.