More topouts on Ama Dablam with Garrett successfully leading his team to the top this morning. They moved from Camp 2.7 to reach the summit at 10.30am. Meanwhile Lakpa is enjoying some extended rest time in Ama Dablam base camp waiting for the arrival of Pat Hollingworth’s group who are acclimatising on Lobuche East. Pat’s and Sumit’s groups shared Lobuche East base camp together a few nights ago.
After several days of very cold weather, the groups are excited to finally enjoy some sun and warmth at high camp.
The teams are staggering their summit bids on one of our favourite trekking peaks. Sumit’s group will summit tomorrow and Pat’s the day after. After that, Sumit’s Very Best of Everest team hikes over the Cho La pass towards Gokyo lakes, and Pat’s group begins their Ama Dablam expedition. Chris Burke flew out to Lukla this morning. She’s catching up with Susan Fagoaga who is currently on the Very Best of Everest trip to climb Parchemo (6200m).