October 27, 2019
The 3X3 Nepal Trek and Lobuche Peak Teams enjoyed fantastic weather for their trip to Gorakshep, climb of Kala Patthar and visit to Everest Base Camp.
Video by Pasang Tshering with the IMG Team on the summit of Kala Patthar
The team is feeling excellent and will head back down to Lobuche after Lunch.
View from Kala Patthar (Tye Chapman)
From Lobuche, the teams will split up with the Lobuche Peak Team heading to Base Camp and the 3X3 heading to Dzongla where they will prepare to cross Cho La (pass).
The Ama Dablam Team enjoyed the same perfect weather and had a great Puja followed by some training on a big rock near Base Camp.
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- 2019 Ama Dablam Team at the Puja (Phunuru Sherpa)
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- Training at Ama Dablam Base Camp (Phunuru Sherpa)
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- Training on the big rock at AD Base Camp (Phunuru Sherpa)
IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa reports that the team is dialed with their technical skills and looking very strong. The team will have an early lunch before departing Base Camp for Yak Camp.
All is well in the Khumbu Valley!
Greg Vernovage