Everest 2025 Daily Updates – 12th May
Daily updates from teams and individuals climbing Everest during the 2025 Season.
Tyler Andrews
“Round 1
It was a great day up to camp 3 (7200m) and then we had some gear issues that cost more than an hour to resolve before continuing, at which point we started to see heavy winds on the summit which moved in earlier than forecast, so we decided to flip and come down and wait and give it another go as soon as the weather looks good.
The great news was that I was WAY ahead of record pace (splits were alligned for about a 12 hour summit) and learned a ton. I feel extremely confident that our next go-round (hopefully in the next 5 to 10 days) will be successful.”
Eva Steinwald
“Namaste from Everest Basecamp. Another breathtaking day. Although temperatures will soar into the low 30’s, our team is primed for the challenge. As we prepare for our summit push, we’re embracing the mountain’s majesty and the unpredictable weather. We’re keeping a keen eye on the forecast, planning to depart tomorrow night, May 14th. The excitement is palpable – we’re ready to push beyond our limits.”
Benegas Brothers
“After so many years away, stepping back into the Khumbu Icefall felt like flipping open a worn book—pages filled with memories, both triumphant and tragic. But this year, the Icefall is a new chapter altogether.
The entrance has shifted far to the right—so far, in fact, that in the past, this line would have been considered suicidal. Now, it cuts across what we call the “Soccer Field,” then bends left again, crawling beneath the ominous hanging seracs of the Horseshoe Glacier. That section has taken lives before—heavy ones. And yet, paradoxically, this year’s route may be the fastest I’ve seen in the last 15 years. Efficient, but laced with quiet menace.
What’s most alarming, though, is the heat. The Khumbu Glacier is melting at terrifying speed. I used to think the stories of midnight climbs were just high-altitude folklore. Not anymore. This season, it’s the only way to stay ahead of the melt. Just last night, our Sherpa team left Camp Two at 9 PM to push to the South Col—Camp Four. In my earlier years, that would’ve meant frostbite and bitter winds. Now, it’s survival strategy.”
Jimmy Paella
“Wrapped up our rotation up Everest a couple days ago, reaching 23,200 feet, the highest I’ve ever been. We’re back at Base Camp, relaxing for a few days before we push for the summit!”
Ben Wright
“Hopefully back on the Western Cwm soon 🤙🏻 Praying I start my summit push late tomorrow night but here you never know the weather changes so quickly!!
Currently sat around playing cards on my birthday today and resting I’m definitely fully recovered now after being back in base camp a week just itching to go.”
Lukas Furtenbach
“Our Everest Flash North side team is ready for the summit push when winds calm down.”
Alpenglow Expeditions
All is still going to plan! We’re incredibly grateful that our whole team is safe after the earthquake in Tibet, our team reached crampon point at 21k ft below the North Col, and rope fixers successfully reached the summit from the North Side (zoom in to see them on the 2nd slide)! Our team is preparing to rest for a few days before beginning our summit push aimed at a weather window later this month.
Pedro Hauck
“Abandoned summit attempt due to strong winds.
We’re ok, all safe on Camp 2 now.
The descent was ok as the winds were only above 7700 meters. But it was hot down here crazy.”
Updated throughout the day…
