November 16th, 2023–

Ama Dablam summit team with stunning views of the Himalayan range, Everest and Lhoste peaking out from behind.

The IMG Ama Dablam team is back in Kathmandu after easy travel from the Khumbu Valley. Climbers are with full hearts and big smiles as they prepare to return home from an exceptional and successful trip summitting Mera Peak (21,247′) and Ama Dablam (22,494′).  The team reminisces on all the laughs, trainings, good food, and excellent company during their time in Nepal. Climbers look forward to getting home safely, sharing their memories with family and loved ones and planning their next adventure.

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IMG Climbers embracing in a big hug at the top of Ama Dablam (Justin Sackett)

Ama Dablam team travelling to Kathmandu (Stu Johnson)

November 14th, 2023–

Ama Dablam climbers smiling wide after successfully summitting Ama Dablam (Phunuru Sherpa)

Our Ama Dablam Climbers appreciated great weather and a quiet summit day to be able to reach the top of this peak (22,494′) at 6:50AM on the 12th. The team excitedly and safely descended down to Basecamp and was welcomed with tea and warm food. Tired but healthy, climbers enjoyed a well-deserved night of rest and relaxation and arrived at Lukla the morning of the 14th. Team members look forward to celebrating their accomplishment during their final days in Nepal before traveling home.

IMG climbers climb near Camp 3 on a blue bird day (Justin Sackett)

IMG Ama Dablam climbers embracing in a hug on the summit (Justin Sackett)

IMG climbers smiling wide (Justin Sackett)

IMG Ama Dablam 2023 Team (Justin Sackett)

November 10th, 2023–

IMG Guide Adam Clark peering at the summit of Ama Dablam from Camp 1 (Harry Hamlin)

IMG Guides Justin Sackett, Stu Johnson, and Phunuru  Sherpa checked in and let us know the team is heading to bed to get a good night’s rest before climbing to Camp 1 (18,800′) in the morning. The team enjoyed their day yesterday resting after their previous acclimatization rotation. Climbers are eagerly awaiting their summit bid in a couple of days and look to maintain their strength and resilience to get to the top. Keep up the strong efforts team!

November 9th, 2023–

Ama Dablam peeping through the clouds on the trek in the Khumbu Valley (Harry Hamlin)

The IMG Ama Dablam team made it back to basecamp after a successful acclimatization rotation yesterday. The team spent their rest day today relaxing and refueling by stretching, sharing laughs, and enjoying a clear day at Basecamp. Team members will look to use the next couple of days to finalize their training and preparation as they plan to climb later this week.

Alpenglow shining on the summit of Ama Dablam from near Camp 1 (Harry Hamlin)