The team have banked some solid ZZZzzz’s up at Camp 1 (approx 5,944m | 19,501ft) They had dinner in the last of the warm sun and then settled down for a nice 14 hours of tent time. Needless to say they are super ready to get the legs moving today with a push up to tag Camp 2 (approx 6,462m |21,201ft) where they will spend a few hours before descending back to Camp 1. It can be pretty hot in the Western CWM, although it’s always nice to defrost a little after a chilly night. Plenty of sunscreen and zinc required!

The weather is still holding although we expect some snow later this afternoon, by then the team will be wrapped up in their sleeping bags for a second night of acclimatization before they descend for a dose of denser Os here at Base Camp in coming days.

Our Lhotse climber has also moved up successfully through the icefall this morning for his first acclimatization rotation and made great time.

View from the Western CWM looking back toward Pumori – Photo Mike Hamill

CTSS Team

A glimpse at Camp 1

Walking through the Western CWM.