EVEREST NEWS, PHOTOS, VIDEOS of our EVEREST EXPEDITION to the Summit. Also Lhotse Summit, Everest Training Climb
EVEREST NEWS, PHOTOS, VIDEOS of our EVEREST EXPEDITION to the Summit. Also Lhotse Summit, Everest Training Climb
Video by David O'Brien
Caption : Eat smart every night !!. Photo : David.
Caption : Cake no 2. The peaceful river. Photo : David.
12 May - Hi this is David, Namche Bazaar was fairly misty and danp today. It cleared enough around lunchtime to allow us some time for fitness walking on local paths . There is one particularly peaceful walk down through rhododendron trees and small purple ground flowers to a fairytale stream. A beautifully contemplative place to sit a while and be.
May 10 - Phase 5 update. Weather is looking good here this morning in Namche. Members are looking to head back to BC on Monday or Tuesday. Sherpas will have finished supplying higher camps giving earliest summit 22/23. Hope everyone’s are providing physical and mental space. Keep calm and carry on, see you all soon.
Caption : Members are enjoying their time with good food in Namche. Photo David.
Caption : Tent with beautiful mountains in the background in Namche. Beautifully decorated stone along the way. Photo Evan.
May 8 - Phase 4, higher acclimatisation finished with a theatrical entrance from the kitchen staff to our dining tent carrying plates of flaming chicken sizzler. Not only looking great but tasted better than anything you’d get in the trekking lodges or restaurants on route . Well done cooks they really make fantastic food with very minimal equipment.
The rest, recuperate, reasses phase has now begun. Some of us walked the 2 days to Namche Bazaar for the oxygenated air, endless showers and change of scene for this phase. Others stayed at base camp. Either way we’ll take the positive effects of giving bodies and minds some down time while we waite for our string Sherpas to stock higher camps with oxygen, tents , food and fuel. David .
Caption : The sunny yellow tent stands out cheerfully against the snowy backdrop of Everest Base Camp 1. Photo Evan K.
Caption : Member standing outside of the tent. Lhotse Face. Photo Evan K.
Caption: Selfie time at Camp 2. Photo Evan K.
Caption: Background Everest and Lhotse. Almost there at Camp 3. Photo Marcel
Caption: What a view for rest. Near camp 3. Photo Eoin B.
Caption: Some old tents near camp 3. Enjoying the climb upto camp 3. Photo Marcel.
May 04 - Hi this is David , it’s our last night at camp 2 having finished our acclimatisation . We’re looking forward getting back to base camp and the relative comforts that it brings . A shower, comfortable dining tent and very tasty food. Camp 3 has been touched and resting at altitude will assist in the all important production of red blood cells.
Caption : Helicopter flying around the Himalayas. Video Evan.
Caption : Team members climbing with the help of ladders. Rescue helicopter seen from Camp 1. Photo Evan.
Caption: Camp site at camp 2. Having lunch at camp 2
Caption : Dinner time at Camp 2. Evening at Camp 2
May 04 - Team has now finished their acclimatization journey to the Lhotse Face in the Everest Massif where Camp 3 is located. Everyone is planning to head back down to base camp for some well deserved rest, before they head back up to try for the summit. Congratulations!
Photo : Evan. Marcel
May 2 - Hi this is David from camp 2 . We have a lovely camp site with no through traffic. It seams almost just us with the huge Lhotse face above. Yesterday the wind was a constant roar of whipping tent nylon caused by the steady 50kmph wind. Today is much calmer and the team have hiked higher to gain further acclimatization.
Caption : Nestled in a lovely campsite with no through traffic, we're greeted by the imposing sight of the huge Lhotse face above.
2 May - The weather is sunny and windy. team is in c2, and some still resting in c1. Team are thinking of when they would like to go to camp 3. Sherpas are preparing the camp. Hopefully the winds will reduce soon.
30 May - The weather is very sunny today. Some members of our team plan on going to C2, while others want to take another acclimatization day in C1. Let’s enjoy the walk up the Western Cwm
Caption : Sunny day. Photo : Eion
29 April - Hi this is David from camp 1. The route up the ice fall changes every year to deal with the flow of ice down from the Khumbu Glacier. This year the route has been set as a long snaking route sometimes dropping down before gaining height again. I think I might prefer the straight up approach. The team arrived at various times for a well earned rest and sleep. It’s been windy up here but sunny too. The views are amazing, looking around we’re in an amphitheater of spectacular mountains
Caption : Pemba Sherpa during Ice fall climb. Member during Icefall climb.
29 April : The weather is very good today and the members are resting in C1. Some Sherpas have gone up to set up C2.
28 April - Our team is climbing through the icefall now. Some members and Sherpas have already reached camp 1. Some members and Sherpas are still climbing. The icefall is more challenging this year but doable. Weather is good with sunshine and some wind. We wish everyone the best of luck and a successful ascent!
Caption : Panoramic view from Camp 1.
Cpation : Everest Camp 1. What an interesting camp for reading books. Photo Eion B.
Caption: Climber gracefully navigating the Icefall with the assistance of a ladder. Photo Marcel
April 27 - Hi this is David, we’ve had an early dinner at base camp after a day of packing gear for the higher camps . It’ll be a chilly midnight rise first us and then on up the ice fall to camp 1 hopefully in the sunshine.
Caption : Heading to Camp 1. We start in the middle of the night. Video Evan K.
26 April - we had a necessary rest day after the puja celebrations, interrupted with ladder practice in advance of crossing crevasses higher up.
Today was a mixed day of activities . Some of us trekking the seven hour round trip to Kala Patar , a hill with fine views of Everest and Lhotse. David and Roxanne stumbled upon an American coupled mid way through their wedding a decidedly unusual sight at 5300m. For some reason they turned down an invitation to the reception!!
Caption : Puja celebration in Everest Base Camp.
Caption : Ladder training by our climbing member.
Caption : Ladder practice by our climbing member.
Caption : Two people, amazed by nature's grandeur, start a new journey among towering glaciers, symbolizing their resilient love.
Caption : Welcoming the warm, morning sunshine. Photo by Marcel
23 April - Hi this is David , yesterday we had a windy acclimatisation walk up to the high base camp of Pumori, one of the mountains overlooking base camp. Today was the big Puja ceremony. The weather was kind to us and the Buddhist chants from the Lama drifted off in the stiff breeze. The religious part of the ceremony intertwined itself with some alcohol into the Sherpa disco , quite an occasion at 5300m with huge peaks all around.
Caption : Dancing and enjoying ourselves during our Puja ceremony before embarking on our Everest adventure. Thanks to the Sherpa. Video Evan K.
21 April - Hi this is David. Beautiful day in base camp today. Tenji set up some ropes on the ice pinnacles below us to practice ascending and descending fixed lines. A relaxed afternoon and we’re now looking forward to more culinary delights that’ll undoubtedly come out of the kitchen.
Photo: Marcel
Caption : Preparation before climbing.
Photo: Marcel
Caption : Scott with the fancy glasses. Fixed line practice. Photo: Marcel
21 April - 9 Sherpas left for Camp 1 to deliver all the expedition goods, while most of the members participated in ice training at Everest Base Camp. I'll update with more photos and videos soon. Stay tuned!
Caption : Members participated in ice training. Video Evan.
Photo: Marcel
17 April - Hi this is David we’ve now reached Loboche our last overnight stop before base camp. The weather has continued to treat us well with precipitation only late afternoon and night when we’ve finished walking. There were stunning views to savour today. Everyone is well and looking forward to getting to base camp tomorrow.
Caption : Fine view back towards Pheriche. Photo: David W.
15 April - Pangboche was bathed in sunshine when we got up this morning. It was a short walk up to the monastery for a puja (blessing) ceremony ( no filming allowed ) . Then on for a few hours to the Vally View guest house in Dinboche at 4400m altitude. So far we’ve managed to dodge any rain while walking.
Caption : A short hike around the Dingboche Hills. Photo: Marcel and Brett
Caption : A short hike around the Dingboche Hills. Photo: Marcel and Brett
Caption: Café 4410 in Dingboche. Photo Marcel
Caption : Birthday celebration for our member named James Lawson. Video David.
Caption : Outside the Pangboche monastery with the distinctive profile of Ama Dablam in the back ground. Photo: David
14 April - There was much rain yesterday afternoon and through the night , although it sounds heavier on the corrugated roofs inside than the reality outside . Thankfully it has all cleared for a beautiful morning and views of fresh snow cover on the surrounding mountains . Hopefully it’ll stay that way for the walk up to Pangboche. David
Caption : The team ready for the off with a beautiful backdrop of fresh snow. Photo: David W.
Video caption: Prayer Wheel at Tangboche. Video: Brett
Caption : Everest Trek after Namche. Photo: Tenji.
13 April - Hi this was a David , we’re on the last of our days in Namche Bazaar. It’s a great place to acclimatise, relax a bit and spend money in the well stocked outdoor shops. Who doesn’t like an outdoor shop? In fact there are endless ways to remove your hard earned cash here with fancy bakeries, alpine style restaurants and an Irish bar. I think Owen and his dad have been seen in there a few times.
Caption : Yoga on the lawn led by the irrepressible. Photo: Evan
11 April - Hi this is David sitting with the team in the Hilltop Lodge with great views over Namche Bazaar. We managed to dodge the rain on the walk up here and will have a rest day with a short acclimatisation tomorrow.
Caption : Stunning views seen from Namche. Video Raj.
Caption : Members having good time at Everest View Point.
Caption : Tenji our head Sherpa in one of the many cable bridges.
11 April - Had a wonderful relaxed evening in the Sonam lodge , it wasn’t busy so we could spread out and enjoy some big food and chat . It’s a peaceful place with the sound of the river below to drift off to sleep to. Lovely send off this morning with a ceremonial scarf presentation from the owners.
Caption : Members welcoming by Locals at Phakding. Photo: David W.
Photo: Brett F.
Photo: Brett F.
Photo: Brett F.
Caption : Buddhist mantra engraved in stone. Photo: Evan K.
Photo: Evan K.
Caption : The plane took off from one of the most dangerous airports in the world.
April 10 - This morning, we embarked on a scenic flight up to Lukla airport. Despite its notably short runway, our landing was smooth. From there, it was a relatively brief walk along the Dudh Koshi river course to reach the tea house in the next village, Phakding.
Caption : River Dhud khosi. Member walking down to Phakdhing village.
Caption : Feeling amazing upon reaching Lukla airport. Photo: David W.
Caption : Members at Lukla. Lukla Airport.
Cation : Members are in Ramechhap Airport.
Caption : Team at Freedam lodge at Ramechhap.
9 April - All members of the Everest, Lhotse, and Everest Training teams arrived and prepared to depart for Ramechhap. Finally, both members and the Sherpa team reached Ramechhap. We are currently having dinner. Tomorrow, we plan to fly to Lukla. Fingers crossed!
Caption : The Expedition Leader obtaining the permit card from the Department of Tourism (DOT).
Caption : The team members are having a good time together.
Caption : Sherpas are arranging necessary supplies for the Everest expedition in the office.
Caption : A member taking a photo in the hotel after celebrating the Holi festival.
Everest Nepal
- David O'Brien (LEADER)
- Evan K.
- David W.
- Brett F.
- Micheal B.
- Eoin B.
- Jim L.
- Gyorgy P.
- Henry H.
- Marcel V.
Lhotse / Everest Training Team Roster -
- Paul M.
- Roxane L.
- Scott C.
- Colleen B.
Sherpas And Staff -
- Tenji Sherpa
- Ang Dorji Sherpa
- Ang Furba Sherpa
- Gyalje Sherpa
- Karma Gyalje Sherpa
- Pasang Nuri Sherpa
- Wongchhok Sherpa
- Pemba Sherpa
- Gelbu Sherpa
- Pema Sherpa
- Jamnge Sherpa
- Sange Sherpa
- Jay Bahadur Nagarkoti
- Nima Dorje Lama