Sorry for the delay with the blog, internet at Everest base camp can be hit or miss! The entire team just arrived back to Everest Base Camp after an incredibly successful Camp 3 rotation. After pushing through some marginal weather at the start of the trip they were treated to clear skies and stunning views during the latter half. Yesterday they pushed to their high point at Camp 3 in the best weather yet. The views down the Western Cwm and towards the summit of Cho Oyu are unparalleled.

I cannot give enough praise about how this team is preforming thus far. They are making exceptional time from camp to camp and everyone is staying healthy, climbing safely and feeling strong.

Now it is just a waiting game. The team will spend several rest days here at base camp recovering, taking hot showers and putting some meat back on their bones as such.

Although the skies are clear, high winds are predicted for summit altitudes for the next 5 days at least. This means that our Sherpa team can’t get to high camp to stock the camp with tents and oxygen, although a few may be able to sneak up tomorrow during a lull. Once the winds subside, a cooperative team of Sherpa will fix line to the summit and we will start looking at summit days. Until then, lots of R+R, movies, and food!

Mike Hamill
CTSS Owner