October 23, 2015
Kicking back with Ama Dablam (22,494ft.) looming in the background. (Tye Chapman)
Craig called in after a great rest day in Chukkung. “Pretty quiet day.â€Â Perfect plan with what the team has in store for them the next couple days. First things first, get over the Khongma La Pass which sits at 18,320ft. Once up and over the pass they’ll walk down, down, down to Lobuche (16,100ft). This will be a long day at altitude for the team!
The plan is to wake up early and get the gear moving toward Lobuche. After a good breakfast, the team will hit the trail, walking by about 6 am. Plenty of water and having the micro spikes in their backpacks is not a bad idea for tomorrow.
It is a great time to be in the Khumbu!
Greg Vernovage