April 3, 2022 Team 1 and Team 2 checked in to let us know that everyone is doing well and have moved up today. Team 2 was up and on the trail early with excellent trekking weather for the climb up Namche Hill. The team made great time and will now spend a some time […]
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Nice day in the Khumbu Valley
April 2, 2022 It was a pretty nice day to be in the Khumbu Valley and what made it an even better day is when Ang Jangbu checked in to let us know that all of Team 2 had arrived to Lukla! Team 1 had a great acclimatization day, hiking up to Everest View Hotel […]
Lot’s happening in Nepal!
April 1, 2022 Let’s start in Kathmandu where Ang Jangbu and Porter McMichael had a great day with Team 2. It started after breakfast with the trip briefing. The Team is now packed, prepped and ready to head out tomorrow morning for the heli fights to Lukla. Joining the briefing is our Custom Manaslu Trek […]
Team 1 in Monjo and Team 2 in Kathmandu
March 31, 2022 All of Team 2 has now arrived to Kathmandu with their gear! The team navigated the flights and requirements of international travel and are happy to be at the hotel. IMG Guide Porter McMichael handled all of the gear checks and will have the team briefing in the morning along with Ang […]
Everest Team 1 in Lukla and Team 2 arriving to Kathmandu
March 30, 2022 It has been a busy few days in Kathmandu and we expect a couple more before we can settle into our routine. Team 1 was up and out the door early this morning to catch helicopter flights to Lukla. As is often the case, the team did a great job getting out […]
Team 1 is Ready to Head into the Khumbu Valley!
March 29, 2022 Team 1 met for a briefing led by Andy Polloczek and Ang Jangbu Sherpa this morning. This briefing is a great opportunity to get the entire team together and go over details for the coming days ahead. Highlights of the briefing include patience and flexibility. Our team has worked a long time […]
Team 1 Arrives to Kathmandu!
March 28, 2022 All of Team 1 has arrived to Kathmandu now and has completed gear checks. It is always great to hear that the team is arriving and with ALL of their gear. That is always a big hurdle and nice to have that box checked. The team will have a meeting after breakfast […]
2022 Everest and Lhotse Climbing Permits in Hand
March 27, 2022 Climbers, Guides and Trekkers are all arriving to Kathmandu now and it is getting busy and exciting! IMG Expedition Leader Andy Polloczek and Senior Guide Justin Merle went to the Department of Tourism for the Ministry briefing today. With permits in hand, we are now ready to start making preparations to head […]
Nice Weather in the Khumbu to Start the trekking season!
March 25, 2022 Ang Jangbu checked in to let us know the weather cleared for flights into Lukla today. Weather continued to improve all the way up to Everest Base Camp and we received some great photos of Lobuche Peak and the North Ridge of Ama Dablam from Barusonam in Pheriche! On this Custom Trek […]
The Advance Sherpa Team is on the move!
March 21, 2022 IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in from Phortse yesterday to let us know the Advance Sherpa Team is heading to EBC to start construction for this season. The team left with great weather and beautiful views as they headed to Gorakshep where most of the team spent the night. Kajiman and […]