October 16, 2014 The Teams were up early and on the trail from Phakding to Namche this morning. Tye called in to say that the air was clear and the views amazing. The trek starts with the temperatures cool and the trail rolling up and down along the river. After crossing a couple of bridges […]
Ama Dablam
And They’re Off!
October 15, 2014 Great news from Lukla! Both teams made it out of Kathmandu and into Lukla this morning. Everyone was up early this morning with a 4 am wake up call, both teams had a quick breakfast and loaded the bus to go to the airport. It is quite the scene at KTM […]
Preparing For Departure In Kathmandu
October 14, 2014 The Ama Dablam and Everest Base Camp Trekkers and Climbers are packed and ready to go. A day of packing and last minute errands. The day started on the roof, Jangbu and the Guide Team went over logistics and trip details, protect the airway from the Khumbu cough and stay out of […]
Ama Dablam And 3 X 3 Ready To Begin!
October 13, 2014 The Ama Dablam climbers and 3 X 3 trekkers and climbers are arriving in Kathmandu. All of their duffels are arriving with them and gear checks are being done! This is our first big hurdle. It is always good when everyone arrives on time with their gear. Josh and Mike went to […]
Nepal Update – One Up, One Down
May 11, 2012 Eben Reckord reports that the A4 team moved up to Camp 3 yesterday (about 21,000) and the Sherpas were able to break out a trail further up the ridge during the afternoon. The plan is to start about 11pm tonight and head for the summit. Weather is looking good right now, and […]
Ama Dablam & Annapurna 4 Climbers Moving Up!
May 9, 2012 IMG guide Eben Reckord reports from Annapurna 4 that the climbers made it up to Camp 1 today, while Thunang and Phinjo continued up to Camp 2. Tomorrow the climbers go to Camp 2 and the Sherpas to Camp 3. On Ama Dablam, IMG guide Liam O’Sullivan reports that today the team […]
Ama Dablam Climbers Head For Camp 2
May 8, 2012 IMG guide Liam O’Sullivan reports that the Ama Dablam team is doing well. They had a nice rest day today at Camp 1 and now they are getting ready to move up to Camp 2. The weather, route, and conditions look good! Eric Simonson
Ama Dablam Climbers Reach Base Camp
May 6, 2012 Ama Dablam leader Liam O’OSullivan reports that the team headed down to Pangboche after their climb of Lobuche Peak. Then, they ascended up to Ama Dablam Base Camp where they are now established. Now they are all together with their sherpas Ang Chirring (Kami), Ang Sona, Kalden Phura, and cooks Jor […]
Updates From Nepal
May 3, 2012 IMG guide Liam O’Sullivan reports that the Ama Dablam team had a good summit today on Lobuche Peak, and are now all back down to Base Camp. Tomorrow they head for Pangboche, and from there, Ama Dablam Base Camp. Way to go, team! Elsewhere in Nepal, our IMG teams are staying busy. […]
An Update From Nepal
April 30, 2012 On Everest, the Classic climbers and Lhotse climbers are wrapping up their first acclimatization rotation and are heading down to Base Camp. Meanwhile, the Hybrid climbers have now moved back up to Camp 2, for their second rotation. The Sherpa fixing team is getting close to reaching the South Col. See the […]