May 20, 2021 The Team at Camp 2 is feeling strong and excited to climb after waiting out the weather, and with a promising forecast over the next four days, they will move to Camp 3 tomorrow. We will be following along with the team’s progress and keep everyone updated as we move forward. Let’s […]
Everest
Everest Team is patient at Camp 2
May 19, 2021 Our Team at Camp 2 is doing a great job practicing patience. IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa reported that four of our Sherpa made a light carry to the South Col today, and confirmed very high winds above the Yellow Band.  They had to really struggle across the Geneva Spur and onto […]
IMG Team Holding at Camp 2
May 18, 2021 The Team is holding at Camp 2 so they can continue to monitor the weather, as the cyclone in the Arabian Sea is now coming on land and is heading North towards China. As it moves North, it is losing power but will still create a presence on Mount Everest, with some […]
In Position at Camp 2
May 17, 2021 The Team is now at Camp 2 and will have a rest day tomorrow. Everyone is doing well and in a great position to watch for the right time to head up to Camp 3. The weather always grabs our attention during this time of year and the magnifying glasses come out. […]
Second Team starting tonight
May 16, 2021 Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock checked in from Everest Base Camp to let us know the second group of IMG climbers are ready to move up. The team filled up on pizza and chicken before heading to bed early, with their plan to be walking out of EBC at 1am to begin the […]
Prepped and Ready to Go on Everest
May 14, 2021 Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock checked in from EBC to let us know that we are prepped and ready to begin the summit rotations. The IMG climbers have packed their food, done their final practice with the oxygen masks, and had their final meetings about the plans.  The weather reports are improving in […]
Gear in place and watching the weather forecast
May 13, 2021 Ang Jangbu reports that the upper mountain is stocked and ready for our team to head to the summit. Great work by all of our Sherpa and a huge thank you! IMG Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock is watching the weather and has the team ready to go when we see an opening. […]
Sherpas moving Oxygen and Gear on Mount Everest
May 12, 2021 The IMG Sherpa Team has been working hard on the upper mountain and Ang Jangbu reports that we have only a few more loads to stock at the South Col before we are ready to summit. The weather looks good for the Sherpa Team to get this done tomorrow. The  IMG Climbers […]
Resting, Weather and Prepping for the Summit Rotation
May 11, 2021 Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock checked in to let us know the Team is now resting at EBC and will wait for the weather to give us the green light for heading up on our summit rotation. While the team rests, they will go over the oxygen system again and make sure they […]
Lhotse Summit Fixed; Climbers continue to do Camp 3 Rotation
May 10, 2021 Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock checked in to let us know that 6 Sherpa have now fixed to the summit of Lhotse! This means that both Everest and Lhotse routes are in and ready for climbers to go when the weather allows. Our Team is doing great with climbers at both Camp 2 […]