May 24, 2021

From high on Lhotse with Everest (Kevin Kayl)

IMG Summits (Phunuru Sherpa)

IMG Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock and Ang Jangbu Sherpa report that all is well on Mount Everest, and that all our climbers are now at or below Camp 2, with the last members due to be back at EBC in the morning.  Some of the climbers made it all the way down yesterday, and we got some great shots from Phunuru and Kevin Kayl from their summits of Everest and Lhotse!

Tenzing Dorjee Sherpa (Father),_Sonam Tashi Sherpa (Son) and Pasang Kanchi Sherpa (Daughter) on Everest summit (Phunuru Sherpa)

Tomorrow morning we have 22 Sherpa heading up to Camp 2 to complete the tear down of that camp, with the final loads of gear coming down over the next couple days.   All the expedition garbage will be sorted at Base Camp, with the cans, bottles, and oxygen cylinders all heading down valley for recycling, and burnable items going to the incinerator.   We will be looking forward to having our entire team and staff back at EBC soon!

Greg Vernovage

May 23, 2021

View from the Lhotse Couloir with Everest, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma (Phunuru Sherpa)

Our Everest and Lhotse Teams are now in either Camp 2 or the South Col.  Some climbers elected to stay at the South Col to get additional rest before descending to Camp 2 in the morning.  Other members elected to drop down to Camp 2 and will evaluate how they feel before making a plan for tomorrow to either continue down to EBC or take a rest day at Camp 2.

All is well and we are looking forward to welcoming the team back to EBC!

Greg Vernovage

May 22, 2021

Mount Everest from the summit of Lhotse (Phunuru Sherpa)

We are proud to announce that our Everest and Lhotse Teams have summited today!  The weather was excellent and our climbers are now descending.  IMG would like to congratulate all of our Everest and Lhotse climbers!.  Of special note, todays summiters include a Father, Son and Daughter:  Tenzing Dorjee Sherpa (Father), Sonam Tashi Sherpa (Son) and Pasang Kanchi Sherpa (Daughter).

May 22, 2021

Last steps into the South Col (Phunuru Sherpa)

Looking up the Triangle Face from the South Col (Phunuru Sherpa)

The Team made great time from Camp 3 to the South Col today.  IMG Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock reported that the entire Team made it into the South Col by noon and the Advanced Sherpa Team did a GREAT job having tents up and water ready so our team could eat, drink and rest before heading up tonight for the summit.  The plan is for the team to depart the South Col by 9pm.  The weather reports calls for more decreasing winds and clear skies.

We will be excited to get reports on the Team’s progress and will pass them along as they come in!

Greg Vernovage

May 21, 2021

Looking down from the Geneva Spur to the Yellow Band and Camp 3 (Phunuru Sherpa)

Expedition Leader Jonathan Schrock checked in to let us know that the Team is now at Camp 3, resting on oxygen for the night.  The weather has cleared and is looking good for the next few days.  The plan for the Team is to be up and climbing by 6am heading for the Yellow Band, Geneva Spur, and on to the South Col.  This will provide them with plenty of time to rest, eat, and hydrate during the afternoon, and put them in position to summit on the 23^rd.

Looking at Mount Everest (Ang Jangbu Sherpa)

Ang Jangbu also reports that 4 IMG Sherpas have climbed up to the South Col to make preparations for the Team to move in.  The advanced team will have tents set up and water ready when the Team arrives.

Moving into position on Mount Everest!

Greg Vernovage

May 20, 2021

Mount Everest from the Yellow Band and Geneva Spur on the way to Col (Phunuru Sherpa)

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 go climb Mount Everest!

Greg Vernovage

May 19, 2021

Looking down at Camp 3 from high on the Lhotse Face (Phunuru Sherpa)

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 the Col, as they climbed above any wind protection afforded by Nuptse.  These high winds are forecast to continue for another 24 hours, and then will hopefully begin to drop.  The Team is on board with our plan and looking forward to getting higher on the mountain soon!

All is well on Mount Everest!

Greg Vernovage