All CTSS climbers have now returned to Basecamp from the second rotation and ropes are fixed to the summit!

With the acclimatization rotations completed our teams will rest in basecamp and wait for a good weather window for their summit bids. It is an exciting time in basecamp full of anticipation as climbers recover, feel stronger, and watch the forecasts for their moment.

This morning the teams went through an oxygen clinic to dial in their systems and spent part of the morning packing food and gear for the summit bid.

In the afternoon we hosted the first annual CTSS Table Tennis Championships followed by music in the big dome for a pre-summit celebration. Our teams have worked incredibly hard to prepare over the last 5 weeks in Nepal, it was a well earned afternoon of relaxation and fun.

CTSS would like to congratulate everyone in Basecamp for all the hard work, preparation, and attention detail each climber has exhibited to get to this point. Well done team!

Mike and the rest of the Guides are watching the forecasts and whats happening on the mountain closely in order to select summit windows with the best chance of success.

With a good forecast for the next few days the first round of summit climbers are planning to head up tomorrow morning to begin their bid to stand on top of Everest. We’ll be following along closely as they work their way through the camps and set up on the South Col over the next 3-4 days.

More than any other point in the climb, this period is why we invest so heavily in basecamp infrastructure. Having the ability to wait patiently, comfortably, and remain healthy until it’s your chance for the summit gives a massive advantage. Good luck!

Cheers,

CTSS Team