Oct 30, 2022 – Good news, everyone has arrived to AD BC, coming via three routes. Phunuru and the climbers and trekkers helicoptered up from Lukla this morning. Nicole hiked up from Pangboche, while Max and Maila descended from Mera Peak, then east to Hongu valley, then north, crossing the Amphu Labsta pass, to the Imja valley and Ama Dablam. Well done!
Tomorrow morning the team will have the traditional puja ceremony, before the climbing begins.
Ama Dablam above the Khumbu Valley, the South Ridge climbing route ascends the right shoulder against the skyline (Phunuru Sherpa)
IMG climbers enjoy a sunny morning at Ama Dablam Base Camp (Phunuru Sherpa)
Lhotse and Everest (left side of the frame) overlook Ama Dablam (right side of frame), as seen from a helicopter (Eric Simonson)