November 16th, 2023– The IMG Ama Dablam team is back in Kathmandu after easy travel from the Khumbu Valley. Climbers are with full hearts and big smiles as they prepare to return home from an exceptional and successful trip summitting Mera Peak (21,247′) and Ama Dablam (22,494′). The team reminisces on all the laughs, trainings, […]
November 14th, 2023– Our Ama Dablam Climbers appreciated great weather and a quiet summit day to be able to reach the top of this peak (22,494′) at 6:50AM on the 12th. The team excitedly and safely descended down to Basecamp and was welcomed with tea and warm food. Tired but healthy, climbers enjoyed a well-deserved […]
November 12, 2023 We’re happy to announce that at 6:30 AM on November 13th, our Ama Dablam team reached the summit. After a lovely ascent, the team is now starting the long descent and will return to Kathmandu in the coming days! 2023 IMG Ama Dablam Summiters: Ngima Sona Sherpa Sonam Tasi Sherpa Chhiring Tendi […]
November 12, 2023 Our Ama Dablam team had a lovely day of climbing to Camp 2.7! The team had blue skies and mild temps. Now they are resting before continuing their ascent in the coming days. Audrey Simonson
November 11, 2023 Our Ama Dablam climbers woke up this morning to a fresh dusting of snow overnight! After a good climb yesterday to Camp 1, the team is ready for their next push to Camp 2.7. Camp 2.7 is situated between Camp 2 and 3, positioning the team well for the coming days. Audrey […]
November 10th, 2023– IMG Guides Justin Sackett, Stu Johnson, and Phunuru Sherpa checked in and let us know the team is heading to bed to get a good night’s rest before climbing to Camp 1 (18,800′) in the morning. The team enjoyed their day yesterday resting after their previous acclimatization rotation. Climbers are eagerly awaiting […]
November 9th, 2023– The IMG Ama Dablam team made it back to basecamp after a successful acclimatization rotation yesterday. The team spent their rest day today relaxing and refueling by stretching, sharing laughs, and enjoying a clear day at Basecamp. Team members will look to use the next couple of days to finalize their training […]
November 7th, 2023– IMG Ama Dablam team checked in and reported the team left at 7:30am this morning feeling healthy and acclimatized to begin their first rotation on Ama Dablam. The team will ascend to Camp 1 standing at a striking 18,800ft where they will rest tonight before climbing to Camp 2 (20,000′) tomorrow and […]
November 6th, 2023– After a wonderful Puja Ceremony and some much needed rest yesterday evening, the IMG Ama Dablam team woke up this morning excited for the day of training ahead. Climbers picked up integral skills quickly including rope ascension, rappelling, and other climbing techniques to be used on their ascent of the striking Ama […]
Nov 5, 2023 – After a night in Lukla, after flying out from Khote, the two teams said their goodbyes. The Mera climbers flew back to Manthali and then drove the rest of the way to Kathmandu, arriving in time for a late lunch. The Ama Dablam climbers flew up to Ama Dablam Base camp, […]
