October 30, 2018 We heard great news overnight from our teams in Nepal! Our 3X2 with Lobuche Peak Team reached the summit of Lobuche with perfect weather! The Team left High Camp at 2:30am and made it to the summit 6 hours later. IMG Senior Sherpa Guide Karma Rita called Ang Jangbu from the summit to […]
Ama Dablam
Moving Up On Lobuche And Ama Dablam
October 29, 2018 Our Teams are taking advantage of the good weather in the Khumbu Valley. Karma Rita checked in from High Camp on Lobuche Peak to let us know the team is ready to go. They will be leaving High Camp at 2:00am for the top. We look forward to hearing from the team when they’re […]
Good Weekend in the Khumbu
October 28, 2018 What a gorgeous couple of days in the Khumbu Valley! Our Ama Dablam Team had a Puja at Base Camp and then packed up for their first rotation on Ama Dablam. The plan is for the team to sleep at Yak Camp tonight and hen head up to Camp 1. Phunuru and […]
Nepal Teams Enjoying Big Views and Cool Temps
October 27, 2018 It has been very clear in the Khumbu Valley. With the clear weather comes cool temperatures; Phunuru noted -13 in his tent at Ama Dablam Base Camp overnight. Our 3X2 Team climbed Kala Pattar and sent back a few great photos from the summit where they reported beautiful and chilly. Not quite […]
Ama Dablam Progress
October 26, 2018 On Ama Dablam, the Team is absolutely cranking! Phunuru called to let me know that everyone is doing very well. They had a nice rest day followed by some essential training on techniques they will need for the climb. Before training, Phunuru and Sherpa Fura trekked first to Yak Camp to find camping spots […]
A Great Day In The Khumbu Valley
October 25, 2018 Our Teams are enjoying great weather in the Khumbu Valley! Our Private EBC Trek with Gokyo Loop Team made it to Everest Base Camp. IMG Guide Harry Hamlin sent back a couple great photos of the team. They are now back at Gorakshep and will wake up early to climb Kala […]
3 X 2 & Ama Dablam Teams Part Ways
October 24, 2018 We received a few great photos from the 3X2 and Ama Dablam Team. I have already said it but will let the photos tell you how much fun these two teams are having on the trip. The Ama Dablam Team trekked to Ama Dablam Base Camp (15,000’) from Chukkung. This is a […]
Teams On The Move In The Khumbu Valley
October 23, 2018 We have Teams on the move in and around the Khumbu Valley. Our 3X2 and Ama Dablam Teams had a great trek up Chukkung Ri today. Tomorrow will be a tough day for these two teams, not in terms of trekking or climbing but going in different directions. The Ama Dablam […]
Mera Peak Team in Position at High Camp
October 20, 2018 IMG Senior Sherpa Danuru “Dawa†Sherpa checked in from High Camp on Mera Peak. The weather is looking good for the team to head for the summit in the morning. Dawa and Nate will call from the summit and let us know how the team is doing. The 3X2 and Ama […]
Puja Blessing In Pangboche With Phunuru
October 19, 2018 IMG Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in from Pangboche overnight. Phunuru was up at Gorakshep collecting the gear we will need on Ama Dablam. After he collected the gear, Phunuru went down to meet the Ama Dablam and 3X2 Teams in Pangboche. They visited the monastery and received a blessing for their climbs of Lobuche […]