April 27, 2021
Predawn light at EBC (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)
The weather has been nearly perfect for the start of this rotation, which always helps make things more enjoyable.  Last night was made extra special with a full moon (this one known as the Pink Moon). With a full moon overhead, the night is much brighter and climbers can practically go without a headlamp!
Our climbing Teams are split between Camp 1 and Camp 2 and are doing very well with acclimatization. Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock checked in from Camp 2 to let us know all is well with the Team 1. Their plan is a leisurely morning, followed by hike up towards the Lhotse Face to get a closer look of the steep climbing above. Phunuru reports that our Camp 2 looks great , the “best everâ€.
The rest of our climbers are at Camp 1. They will take a hike up the Western Cwm in the morning to get their heart rates up and then spend another night or two at Camp 1 before moving up to Camp 2.
All is well on Mount Everest!
Looking down valley with a full moon (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)
Greg Vernovage