November 3, 2024 The IMG Ama Dablam team had a busy weekend! The team made a summit attempt on Sunday, but they turned around and returned to base camp for a few days’ rest. The EBC Gokyo trekkers flew in to Kathmandu from Lukla, wrapping up the trek in good time and good spirits! After […]
Ama Dablam
Ama Dablam Team At Camp 1
November 1, 2024 Our Ama Dablam team is doiong great, they reached Camp 1 in excellent time today, just a little over 4 hours. After some rest and refueling, our Sherpa team made a carry to Camp 2. Meanwhile, our EBC Gokyo Extension trekkers arrived in Namche today where they’ll rest for the night and […]
Ama Dablam Team Prepares For First Rotation
October 31, 2024 Our Ama Dabalm team reports that the team is doing great at Ama Dablam base camp! They’re enjoying some well deserved rest and spending time at base camp honing their rope skills in preparation for their ascent, including rope ascension, rapelling and other climbing techniques. The Sherpa team carried to Camp 1 […]
Mera Team Returns to Kathmandu, Ama Dablam Climbers At Base Camp
October 29, 2024 The Mera and Ama Dablam teams parted ways, and the Mera team flew to Manthali today and drove to Kathmandu, where they arrived at the hotel in good spirits. They plan to do some sightseeing tours before departing for home. The Ama Dablam team flew in to Ama Dablam base camp early […]
Our Ama Dablam & Mera Peak teams are on the move!
October 21, 2024 On Sunday October 20th, the Ama Dablam & Mera Peak teams were acclimatizing and doing well in Thangnak. Their trek passed through glaciers, snow, gorges, and high-altitude landscapes, reaching an altitude of over 5,000 meters (16,404 feet). On Monday, the team is moving on to Khare. The trek to Khare is known […]
Weekend Update From Khumbu Valley
October 19, 2024 The Ama/Mera staff checked in to report that the teams are doing well and have moved to Thangnak today. Tomorrow’s plan is to take in another acclimatization hike followed by a trek to Khare on Monday. The EBC trekkers are doing well and are moving to Pangboche today, tomorrow they’ll move on […]
Time To Acclimatize!
October 16, 2024 Our Ama Dablam & Mera Peak teams had an acclimatization hike towards Chhutenga yesterday and flew by helicopter to Khote early this morning. They’ll enjoy a good night’s sleep tonight and continue with more acclimatization hikes for the next few days. Meanwhile, the EBC trekkers hiked to Namche yesterday and enjoyed a […]
And They’re Off!
October 14, 2024 All is well! Our Autumn Nepal trek and climb teams took to the skies this morning and flew by helicopter to Surke (just below Lukla) avoiding unfavorable weather at Lukla. Our Sherpa staff met the teams at Surke; the EBC Trek team continued their trek on to Ghat (near Phakding) via Chaurikharka […]
Autumn Nepal Teams Ready for Flights to Lukla
October 13, 2024 Our Autumn EBC trekkers, Mera Peak & Ama Dablam teams had a great briefing with the Nepal ministry this morning, followed by a team meeting and gear checks. Everyone is excited and ready to fly to Lukla tomorrow morning. Our trek staff of both EBC and Mera are already in Lukla to meet […]
Autumn Nepal Teams Arrive to Kathmandu
October 12, 2024 Good news from Kathmandu, all climbers and trekkers have arrived safely with all their luggage – great start to their adventure! They’ll relax at the hotel and have their team meeting tomorrow. All is well!