Due to current weather conditions, all CTSS teams are safely holding in place across the Himalaya. The First Ascent and Ama Dablam teams are standing by at their respective Base Camps, waiting for a safe weather window to begin their summit pushes. Both teams are fully acclimatized and ready to move as soon as conditions improve.

Meanwhile, our final climber of the season, Julie, a Seven Summits finisher, is in Kathmandu with CTSS guide Tendi Sherpa. After weather delays prevented their initial flight, they will remain in Kathmandu for a few days before departing on November 1 for Kothe, the gateway to Mera Peak.

We’ll share further updates as conditions evolve across the region.

Photos from the CTSS Archives of our 2024 First Ascent Team.