April 3rd, 2025
Looking east from near Dzongla towards Mehra Peak, Khongma La and Pokalde Peak (Kusang Tshering)
The team had an active rest day in Pheriche yesterday, with both some hiking and resting! Today the team trekked higher up the valley, to Dzongla (4800m; 15,700 ft) on the trail towards the Cho La Pass which leads to Gokyo. Kusang Tshering reports the team are now all tucked into a lodge, ready to push higher up to Lobuche village tomorrow (over 16,000 ft) where they will take another active rest day before moving to Everest BC. Slow and steady is the way to go!