November 7th, 2023–
Ama Dablam team with a final blessing before departing for their first rotation towards Camp 1 (Phunuru Sherpa)
IMG Ama Dablam team checked in and reported the team left at 7:30am this morning feeling healthy and acclimatized to begin their first rotation on Ama Dablam. The team will ascend to Camp 1 standing at a striking 18,800ft where they will rest tonight before climbing to Camp 2 (20,000′) tomorrow and descending to spend another night at Camp 1. This 3 day rotation helps climbers’ bodies prepare for the summit push ahead when the climbers will ascend to nearly 7000m (22,965′).
Ama Dablam team leaving Basecamp on a clear blue day (Phunuru Sherpa)