The whole team headed uphill for their first Everest rotation yesterday. Eager to get going, everyone was strong, feeling healthy and the route is the best it has been. They left early in the morning around 4am after a small Puja led by Tendi on their way out of Base Camp and made it to Camp 1 in around 5 hours.

The Khumbu Icefall

While they already have a Lobuche summit under their belt (which in effect is a first rotation) they are continuing their acclimatization by sleeping up high for a night or two and cutting their teeth on the big E.

The plan is to sleep at Camp 1, tag Camp 2 on a day hike, return to Camp 1 for a second night before descending.

Here’s an insight into what it’s like to be in the icefall and doing crevasse ladder crossings – I’m sure the team are thankful for all the practice and refreshers.

CTSS Team