May 8, 2021 Good news today from up high on Everest, with the 12 members of the fixing team reaching the summit. Congratulations to these men, they are the first Everest climbers in nearly two years! Now the route is open and hopefully the various teams will soon start making their summit bids. By getting […]
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The Lhotse Face
May 6, 2021 Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock checked in to let us know that the team at Camp 2 is prepped and ready to climb the Lhotse Face to Camp 3 in the morning. Getting to Camp 3 the first time is a hard day of climbing, but the climbers are feeling strong and the […]
Climbers begin their Camp 3 Rotation on Everest
May 5, 2021 It has been a busy day on Mount Everest for the Team. They were up on time and out the door at 2am with light snow falling at EBC. Climbers moved efficiently up the Icefall, some stopping at Camp 1 for the night to rest up before moving into Camp 2 tomorrow […]
Ready for the Camp 3 Rotation
May 4, 2021 IMG Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock checked in this morning to let us know that our first group of climbers are ready to head up for their Camp 3 rotation. They have had a beneficial rest at Base Camp the last few days, and are feeling strong, in part due to the efforts […]
IMG Everest Team in a holding pattern
May 3, 2021 Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock has been watching the weather and looking for the best time to have the team head back up on their second rotation. With some precipitation in the forecast for Mount Everest, the team has decided to go into a holding pattern at EBC to wait out the snow […]
Ropes to the Col and Team 1 Gets a Shower
April 30, 2021 Ang Jangbu checked in from EBC to give us an update.  The big news from up high today was that the rope fixing team have now reached the South Col. Good news! Our IMG Sherpa Team is focused and healthy. Their plan is for another big carry to Camp 2 with more […]
Team 1 back to EBC and Team 2 taking a hike to the Lhotse Face
April 29, 2021 Ang Jangbu checked in to let us know that Team 1 has returned to EBC for some well-deserved rest. The team made great time coming down from Camp 2. Moving efficiently downhill is an important skill when climbing any mountain and the team is proving they have trained well for the climb. […]
Climbers on the Move
April 28, 2021 Ang Jangbu checked in from Base Camp to let us know that our teams were doing well and everyone was active today. At Camp 1 our Team 2 was up and on the trail early this morning and had a great climb up in the Western Cwm to Camp 2.  Meanwhile up […]
All Climbers are above EBC
April 27, 2021 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 […]
Great day for climbing on Mount Everest
April 26, 2021 Ang Jangbu checked in from EBC to let us know that all is well on Mount Everest. Team 2 had a great climb through the Icefall and are now at Camp 1. Team 1 had an active rest day at Camp 1 and took a short hike up the Western Cwm towards […]