October 26th, 2023– IMG Guide Justin Sackett checked in from Khote to report that the Mera Peak/Ama Dablam team spent the day acclimatizing by hiking to a scenic viewpoint on a new trail in the area. The team was rewarded with beautiful views of their climbing goal Mera Peak, seen peaking through the clouds. Tomorrow […]
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Mera Climbers reach Khote
October 25th, 2023– IMG Leaders Phunuru Sherpa, Stu Johnson, and Justin Sackett report the team had a great trip over to Khote (3,600m/11,811′) in the Hinku valley. The weather was excellent and the helicopter made 4 laps from Lukla to get the climbers and their gear moved over and over the Zwatra La pass. Now […]
Mera Peak climbers go for a hike!
October 24, 2023 Today the Mera Peak team explored the Lukla area via an acclimatization hike! The team reached almost 12,000 feet and was able to get 360-degree views of the valley and the peaks above. Tonight, the team will enjoy their last evening in Lukla before departing in the morning for a Khote via […]
Mera climbers reach Lukla
October 22, 2023 The weather was perfect this morning in both Manthali and Lukla, and the team was on the first flight. Now they are all at Lukla (about 9300 ft) doing well. After morning coffee and tea, and getting settled in, the team will do a hike later today. Their plan is to spend […]
Mera Peak climbers reach Manthali
October 22, 2023 The Mera / Ama Dablam team got a pre-dawn start from Kathmandu, reaching the town of Manthali and the Ramechhap Airport on schedule for their flight up to Lukla (Ramechhap is now the airport designated for Lukla flights during the busy spring and autumn seasons). The IMG guides Phunuru, Justin Sackett, and […]
Mera Peak & Ama Dablam Team is off!
October 21, 2023 The fall Mera Peak & Ama Dablam team is on their way to Lukla right now from Kathmandu! After a couple of days of sightseeing and putting the final touches on packing, the team is out the door. The team is planning to spend a day in Lukla (around 9000 ft) for […]
Ama Dablam Summits!
Nov 4, 2022 – Phunuru reports from Ama Dablam Base Camp that the team had a gorgeous summit day on Ama Dablam. They spent the night at Camp 3 yesterday and made the top about 6 am, then proceeded to descend safely all the way down off the mountain. Congrats to Phunuru, Tashi, Mike, and […]
Ama Dablam update – Ready to Climb!
2 November, 2022 After a good puja yesterday at Base Camp the Ama Dablam team are ready to move up. First up will be the trek to “yak camp†(the end of the trail) and then a short climb up to Camp 1 (about 18,700’) at the base of the South Ridge. Everyone is […]
Ama Dablam climbers and trekkers reach Base Camp
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 […]
Mera Peak Summit!
26 October, 2022 IMG guide Phunuru Sherpa reports that the team had a good summit day today on 21,246ft (6,476m) Mera Peak. The conditions were clear, cold, and windy. Welcome to the Autumn Nepal climbing season!  After completing their descent, the plan is to helicopter back over to Lukla, and then the Ama Dablam climbers […]