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April 21, 2018April 6, 2019Everest, Everest 2018 Coverage, Weekend Update

Everest 2018: Weekend Update April 21

Aconcagua

For some Everest climbers, they left home a month ago, others are leaving today. But for all, they’re dreaming of summits in […]

April 20, 2018April 6, 2019Everest, Everest 2018 Coverage, Weekend Update

Everest 2018: A Normal Day

All is well on both sides of Everest as we enter the weekend. The China Tibet Mountaineering Association announced that 150 foreigners […]

April 19, 2018Everest, Everest 2018 Coverage

Everest 2018: First Climbers into the Western Cwm

Right on schedule, the first members are in the Western Cwm. The Sherpas have already been making trips there to establish the […]

April 19, 2018April 6, 2019Everest, Everest 2018 Coverage, Interview, Weekend Update

Everest 2018: Interview with Matt Moniz – Extraordinary Youth

This interview with Matt Moniz is one of an ongoing series I do each season with Everest climbers. Not the famous, sponsored […]

April 18, 2018April 18, 2018Everest, Everest 2018 Coverage

Everest 2018: A Big Year – Again

Sherpas in Icefall

Looks like another big year on Everest, but not a record. Teams continue to arrive at the base camps but are also […]

April 17, 2018April 18, 2018Everest, Everest 2018 Coverage

Everest 2018: April 18, A Day to Remember

Himalayan Chuff

On April 18, 2014, at 6:35 am, a small section of an ice serac released onto the Khumbu Icefall. 16 Sherpas were […]

April 17, 2018April 19, 2019Everest, Everest 2018 Coverage

Everest 2018: Into the Icefall

Khumbu Icefall Ladders

The #Everest2018 season continues in an orderly manner. Teams are at base camps on both sides adjusting to their new homes, and […]

April 16, 2018April 16, 2018Everest, Everest 2018 Coverage

Everest 2018: Base Camp Progress and Pujas

The base camps are coming together on both sides as the teams continue to arrive. Climbers are doing some skills review while […]

April 15, 2018April 15, 2018Everest, Everest 2018 Coverage

Everest 2018: Active Rest at Base Camp

Porters in Nepal. People like me could not do what I do without your strength, and commitment. Thank you.

We begin week three with climbers adjusting to life at base camp. As a reminder that Nepal is one of the most […]

April 14, 2018April 6, 2019Climbing News, Everest, Everest 2018 Coverage, Weekend Update

Everest 2018: Weekend Update April 15

Kami at ladder in Everest 2016 Icefall

Mid April is always a milestone for the spring Everest climbers. One by one they are arriving at base camp on both […]

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