Weekend update from Putha Hiunchuli and Cho Oyu

September 21, 2019

Karma Rita called to let us know the Putha Hiunchuli Team has made it to Mosi Khola today.  There were a few areas that were slightly washed out from the rain this summer but the mules were able to get across those sections without unloading.  The team enjoyed more excellent weather and will head out tomorrow morning for Kagkot.

On Cho Oyu, Phunuru spent the morning training the team on the oxygen system they will use during the summit rotation.  The team trained with the oxygen system and started packing food for their summit bid.  A perfect end to the day for the team was a sizzler for dinner!  Kaji’s sizzler is always a hit with the climbing team!

Phunuru had a meeting in the afternoon with the other teams on Cho Oyu to make a plan to head for the summit.  The Fixing Team will head up and fix to Camp 3 in the morning before returning to Camp 2 for the night.  The following day, September 23^rd, the plan is to fix to the summit.  This is a strong team of Sherpa ready to head to the summit.

Fixing Team

1) Chhewang Lendu Sherpa (IMG)

2) Pasang Sherpa (IMG)

3) Palden Namgya Sherpa (Alpenglow)

4) Nima Tenzing Sherpa (Alpenglow)

5) Pemba Sherpa (Climbalaya)

6) Lhakpa Ongchu Sherpa (Himalayan Guide)

7) Nirmal Purna (Nims dai)

8) Gesman Tamang  (Nims dai’s climbing partner)

All is well on Putha Hiunchuli and Cho Oyu!

Greg Vernovage