Happy Friday! We have continued good news from the Khumbu Valley, including summits and farewells for our teams. 

Let’s start with the summit news coming in from our Western Guided and 3 Peaks teams. Yesterday, April 11th, our 3 Peaks team summited Lobuche East. Congratulations to: 

  • Mr Tim Parker
  • Ms Monika Zec
  • Mr Faris Rifai
  • Mr Scott Young
  • Mr Tomi Ceppi – Guide
  • Mr Kami Sherpa – Guide

Today, April 12th, our Western Guided team also successfully summited Lobuche East and made it back to Lobuche Base Camp for some relaxation before heading to Everest Base Camp.

These ladies are crushing it on their way to the summit of Lobuche East with our 3 Peaks team! (Photo Credit: Tomi Ceppi)

This is what it’s all about! That transformative power of the big mountains. (Photo Credit: Tomi Ceppi)

Lobuche East (6119m/20,075ft) is a perfect peak to prepare for Everest or an incredible objective for any mountaineer. (Photo Credit: Tomi Ceppi)

Alpine starts on Lobuche East for our 3 Peaks team. (Photo Credit: Tomi Ceppi)

A thumbs up from our 3 Peaks team on the summit of Lobuche East. (Photo Credit: Tomi Ceppi)

Lobuche Base Camp has been busy as our 1:1 Private climbers prepare for their own summit bid of Lobuche East. The team plans to leave around 4am local time in Nepal on Saturday, April 13th. 

And, adding to the fun at Lobuche Base Camp, our Personal Sherpa climbers, Lobuche climbers, and Everest Base Camp trekkers have just arrived at our tented Lobuche Base Camp after a successful stay and acclimatization hike in Pheriche.

If you’ve been following along, you might have noticed that ALL of our climbers and trekkers have made stops at Lobuche Base Camp. This is a hallmark feature of our acclimatization process. All of our teams divert from the well-trodden path to our exclusive tented camp. This not only supports the acclimatization process for all climbers and trekkers, but it also allows for additional nights sleeping under the alpine stars.

Last but not least, we waved farewell to our Rugged Luxury Everest Base Camp trekkers! Thanks to the entire team and CTSS guide, Big Tendi, for joining us on the adventure of a lifetime. To learn more about our Rugged Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek and Stay, click here. 

Bon voyage for our Rugged Luxury trekkers!