Everest Updates – 6th May

 

Updates on 6th May from those aiming to climb high on Everest in 2024

 

 

Seven Summit Treks Team

“Today, 21:30hrs SST’s fixing team under Expedition Operators Association of Nepal (EOA) successfully fixed ropes to the top of the 4th highest mountain, Lhotse. With this the summit bid starts. Our team is all well at the BC and we are eager to push for the summit now.

Congratulations to the SST Lhotse fixing team
1. Dendi Sherpa 
2. Tenjing Gyalje Sherpa 
3. Namgel Dorjee Tamang 
4. Pemba Tashi Sherpa 
5. Dawa Sherpa 
6. Tashi Sherpa 
7. Pam Dorjee Sherpa 

This is the Sherpa legacy. Thank you heroes!”

Climbing The Seven Summits Team

“Oxygen training day! How many times does an astronaut put on their space suit before going into space? A lot! The same is true of climbing Everest; gear is critical and making sure you know your gear and systems inside and out is paramount for safety. Our Western Guided team spent the morning running through in depth training on the oxygen system and how to trouble shoot them in extreme cold temps on summit day. They will do more oxygen system training before the summit bid because you can never be too prepared. Ok it wasn’t all work, we finished the day with cappuccinos and charcuterie, it is a rest day after all. A great way to utilize a snowy rest day here at EBC.”

Jon Kedrowski

“We made it up through the icefall in good time. Conditions were rather nice with the fresh snow that had fallen. Resting at Camp 1 until moving on to C2.”

 

 

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