Across the Himalaya and the Andes, our CTSS teams are climbing strong and moving with intention.

In Nepal, CTSS guide Lhakpa Sherpa and clibmer Norman Croucher topped out on Ama Dablam (6,812m) early this morning, November 6th, after days of patience and smart positioning around both weather and crowding. Their timing paid off. They reached the summit under calm skies and are now safely back at High Camp, with plans to return to Base Camp tomorrow.

Elsewhere in the Himalaya, CTSS guide Tendi Sherpa and climber Julie M. are trekking toward Mera Peak (6,476m), moving through the villages of Kothe and Thagnag. Along the way, they paused to visit a monastery tucked inside a mountain cave at Thagnag for a quiet moment to reflect. This duo has now officially reached Khare Base Camp, and acclimatization hikes from Base Camp are already underway.

“Days on the trail, almost by ourselves, sunny days and fresh snow ~ perfection.” — Julie M.

And on the other side of the globe, in South America, CTSS guide Edgar Parra has welcomed our Ecuador Volcanoes team to Quito. Following a festive welcome dinner, the group is ready to begin their journey through the Avenue of Volcanoes, where classic Andean peaks and rich cultural landscapes set the stage for the climbs ahead.

Different peaks, same goals, safety and success, always in that order.

Photos below from Edgar and Julie.