September 30, 2019 We just heard from the Cho Oyu Team. They have arrived at the hotel and are checking in. The team was up early for the border crossing at Kyirong and then loaded the vehicles for the drive to Kathmandu. Congratulations to the entire team of climbers and Sherpa on their summit of […]
September 29, 2019 The Cho Oyu Team is now at the Kyirong border and will be up early to cross out of Tibet and continue to Kathmandu in the morning. Once in Kathmandu, the team will start making plans to return home. Since this was the last night with our liaison officer and Sherpa […]
September 28, 2019 Mingma Dorje called from base camp on Putha Hiunchuli to let us know that the weather is clearing up and the climbers are all doing well. There are only a couple other teams arriving at base camp. The team will continue to acclimatize around base camp and do some training for […]
September 27, 2019 We heard from the teams on Cho Oyu and Putha Hiunchuli overnight. IMG Senior Guide, Phunuru Sherpa, reported that the mountain is clear and everything is packed at ABC. The Yaks will arrive early tomorrow morning and the team will pack and descend to Tingri before continuing onto Kyirong. From there, the […]
September 26, 2019 IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa just called from ABC. The team is happy and tired after a great summit rotation. The team returned to ABC and had a great celebration tonight including Kaji’s signature summit cake! More great news from the Sherpa Team as they managed to clear the entire mountain with […]
September 25, 2019 100% on top of Cho Oyu! IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in to let us know the entire team stood on top of Cho Oyu which is always good news. The team is now back at Camp 2 for the night and will head down to ABC in the morning. Congratulations […]
September 24, 2019 IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa just called from Camp 2 on Cho Oyu. The team is doing great and are ready to head to the summit in the morning. Phunuru reported a very light snowfall but clearing. The team is planning on departing Camp 2 at 1am. All is well on Cho Oyu! […]
September 23, 2019 IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in overnight to let us know the fixing team had a great day today and fixed to the summit of Cho Oyu! Phunuru received a radio call from Chhewang Lendu at 10:30 am from the summit. Congratulations and thank you to all 8 of the climbers who […]
September 21, 2019 Karma Rita called to let us know the Putha Hiunchuli Team has made it to Mosi Khola today. There were a few areas that were slightly washed out from the rain this summer but the mules were able to get across those sections without unloading. The team enjoyed more excellent weather […]
September 20, 2019 Phunuru called to let us know the Cho Oyu Team had a great day back at ABC. Showers, laundry, lounging, and eating were the goals of the day. The weather cooperated with the teams plan and was nearly perfect according to Phunuru. No clouds or precipitation and only a light breeze to […]
