April 21, 2024
Ang Jangbu and Phunuru report that the Everest climbers did their dry run today up into the lower part of the Khumbu Icefall, to test their systems and get some practice. Meanwhile, we had 6 Sherpas carry to Camp 2, and our Sherpa Camp 2 cooks moved up to Camp 1 to acclimatize (yes, sherpas need to acclimatize too!). All the sherpas and climbers will take a rest day tomorrow, with the plan to move up to Camp 1 the following day.
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- Mera Peak from above Khare. Mera La out of sight to left and high camp in the rocks on skyline left of flagpole (Eric Simonson)
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- Phunuru and climbers near the base of the Icefall looking back at Pumori (Phunuru)
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- Changtse above the Lho La and the West Shoulder and Icefall by moonlight (Ang Jangbu)
Over on Mera Peak, Porter and team moved up from Khare to the high camp (about 19,000 ft) and will be shooting for the summit tomorrow. Best wishes to them!