We have a quick update from the field today from our Rugged Luxury Everest Base Camp trekkers, Western Guided Team, and 3 Peaks Team.

The Rugged Luxury Everest Base Camp trekkers are leading the pack up the Khumbu Valley. Today, they arrived in Pheriche at 14,340ft (4,371m), where they will take a rest before taking an acclimatization hike tomorrow. Their next big stop will be Lobuche Base Camp, which is a hallmark of our Everest Base Camp itineraries. This stop allows trekkers to further their acclimatization by staying at Lobuche Base Camp for two nights, which sits at 16,000ft (4,785m). The team will also have the opportunity to tag Lobuche High Camp (17,750ft / 5,410m) during their time at Lobuche Base Camp. 

Our Western Guided and 3 Peaks Teams are trekking up the Khumbu Valley together. Today, they left Namche (11,286ft / 3,440m), which you can see in the background of the photo below, and made their way to Tengboche at 12,664ft (3,860m). The team was greeted by a few Himalayan giants, including the infamous Ama Dablam.

Leaving Namache and onwards to Tengboche (Photo Credit: Josh McDowell)

Ama Dablam looking grand at 22,349ft (6,812m) (Photo Credit: Tomi Ceppi)

Ama Dablam is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, which CTSS is proud to also guide in the autumn. Both teams also got their first views of Mount Everest, you can see it in the background of their group photos. 

Mount Everest greets our Western Guided Team and 3 Peaks Team (Photo Credit: Josh McDowell)

Check back later this week for more updates from our Everest summit climbers, Everest Base Camp trekkers, and Lobuche climbers who are in the final stages of preparation in Kathmandu!