The fixing team will attempt to finish the route today. This is the last window before a few days of high winds. However, the team’s progress will again depend on the snow conditions up there. Base camp is still covered in snow…the summit route, even more so.
Team A of Allan, Mark, Michael, Raul and Stephen are ending their expedition and will trek to Namche today with Angkaji, Gyalgen, Malcolm, Sharon and Sumit. Everyone is looking forward to the luxuries of Namche (i.e. Illy cappuccinos).
It’s been a fun but seriously snowy 2 weeks at base camp for the team. Raul made the most of the snow and took in a Finish style snow bath…luckily we were one of the only teams at BC at the time to witness curious Finish traditions.
Jack, Noel and Tom are back from Pangbouche and are sitting out with Kate waiting for the first opportunity to head for the summit (Team B). As are now Lakpa, Candace, Christine, Greg and Pasang (Team C). Chris and his team of Charles, Christian, Jeffrey and Paul are finishing off their Camp 2 rotation, and once down will rest before the summit.
In the meantime, sky divers are landing into base camp and are keeping our climbers entertained.