May 12, 2024
Everest and the South Col from the Lhotse climbing route (Porter McMichael)
The team had a smooth trip up to Camp 4 today, climbing up through the Yellow Band and the upper part of the Lhotse Face. Porter reports that the weather was not perfect, and that the team was in a snow squall for several hours and that it was quite blustery when they arrived. However, the sun emerged, and the wind calmed down during the afternoon and everyone is doing well. The Everest climbers have now departed the South Col and the Lhotse team will leave in a couple hours. Fingers crossed for tomorrow!