Everest 2025 Daily Updates – 20th April
Daily updates from those climbing high on Everest for the 2025 Season.
Karl Egloff
“Once again I had the privilege to admire the mind-blowing mountains, among them 4 peaks of 8 thousand meters as well as the emblematic Ama Dablam on the horizon.
Seeing Everest not only gives me goosebumps knowing that we will be there soon but I also feel a lot of gratitude, humility and admiration.
Happy every day that I can step on these mountains and focused on doing my homework with a lot of dedication and discipline regardless of the outcome.
It has already become a routine and that was the idea. Happy also to have internet and to be able to talk daily with my beautiful family that I miss so much !
Thanks Mera Peak 6467m we still have a couple more dates.”
Mitchell Hutchcraft
“SUMMIT SUCCESS! – lobuche east 6119m
That was a looooong morning
After a 1am start the team pushed hard and after 5 hours of fresh snow the trail was tough with a 8 hour summit push!
Climbing into the sunrise we were treated to unbelievable views that you could never ghee bored of in a million years 🏔️
Defiantly understated this beast and climbing the beast of a glacier at the end was a great test!!
Mega thankful to have such an amazing team to share this moment and wouldn’t have it any other way!
Rotation 1 complete and I am feeling knackered but positive!!
Now to return to Everest base camp, rest and then train hard before a big bush up to camp 3 and after that……. The final push of project limitless.”
Makalu Adventure Team
“Our seven clients for the Everest & Lhotse expeditions have arrived at Base Camp.
Three clients will attempt Everest and Lhotse, three will attempt Everest and one will attempt Lhotse.
The adventure is underway, we wish them, and their guides, good weather, good climbing and the best of luck!”
Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee
“As the Everest climbing season is in full swing, our dedicated Icefall Doctors continue their daily work to check and maintain the Khumbu Icefall route.
Navigating one of the most dangerous sections of the Everest climb, these unsung heroes work tirelessly to ensure the safety of all climbers.”
Mingma David Sherpa
“Grateful to be back in the heart of the Khumbu. We arrived in Namche Bazaar two days ago and spent time acclimatizing, reconnecting with the mountains and the people. Today, we made our way to Deboche, a peaceful stop on this sacred journey toward Everest.
Honored to lead this expedition with the incredible team at @eliteexped , where every climb is built on experience, care, and purpose.
One step closer to the summit. Stay locked in — this journey is just getting started.”
Ben Wright
“We travelled from Namche to pangboche on Day 4 and then Pangboche to Dingboche on day 5! Day 4 was a tough one and took around 6 hours and I pretty much went to bed as soon as I got to the lodge
Day 5 was much easier and only took around 3 hours and we also got blessed from the lama for safe passings on the mountain which was cool to do!
I managed a shower in dingboche and ready to do an acclimatisation peak tomorrow.”
Dan Mazur
“Touchdown at Basecamp!
We’ve officially arrived at Everest Basecamp — 5,340m (17,400 ft) above sea level — after the trek from Gorak Shep.
Everyone’s feeling strong, spirits are high, and the views? Absolutely unreal.
Let the adventure begin!”
Kenton Cool
“Everest Day 5
What a day on the trails of the Khumbu.
Leaving Namche under blue skies we headed all the way to Pangbouche.
Every step was under the watchful eye of the majestic Ama Dablam!!”
Vladimir Kotlyar
“The seventh day of our Everest expedition.
Today we left Dingboche village (4410) where we spent two days and went to Lobuche village (4950).
We reached Lobuche in four and a half hours with all the stops for the rest. Stopped on the way to the memorial at Tukla Pass.”
Purnima Shrestha
“This year, I am back in Everest, not just as a mountaineer, but as a photographer/photojournalist and it feels amazing to capture the essence of mountain and its people!
Glad to have contributed to the reputed international news agency Reuters this season!!! Hopefully many more to come…
Being a photojournalist is more than just taking pictures—it’s about telling stories that matter, capturing truth, and bearing witness to history.”
Julia Lyubova
“Acclimatising and adjusting to the high altitude
Living for weeks at high altitude, above 5300m, is no easy task on a human body! This is why acclimatisation hikes and climbs with a principle of ‘climb higher sleep lower’ are necessary to help the body adjust to the altitude.
While we wait for the real climbing to begin on Everest, we are going out for hikes in the surrounding beautiful areas.”
