{"id":45026,"date":"2024-05-08T17:09:21","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T23:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/?p=45026"},"modified":"2024-05-08T17:15:43","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T23:15:43","slug":"everest-2024-first-8000er-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/08\/everest-2024-first-8000er-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Everest 2024: First 8000er Death"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have the first death on an 8000-meter peak of the season; a Sherpa with Seven Summits Trek died while descending from Makalu’s summit. Teams are getting in position for Nepal side summits while more teams enter Tibet for Everest. Remember that both Cho Oyu and Shishapangma are closed to foreigners for climbing this spring.<\/p>\n

First reported by Everest Chronicle<\/a>, Lakpa Tenji Sherpa, 54, passed away at Camp III after saying he didn’t feel well. His fellow Sherpas were helping him descend. He was from Mahakulung in the Solukhumbu district.<\/p>\n

Nepal Update<\/h3>\n

On the Nepal side, the ropes should reach the summit on Thursday or Friday. Many teams have already left EBC to be positioned at Camp 2 for their summit dash. IMG noted they are anxious to go:<\/p>\n

The fixing Sherpas are aiming to establish the route to the summit of Everest in the next couple of days. Phunuru reports that the IMG climbing team is eager to get started! Today, the team practiced with their oxygen systems and fine-tuned procedures for use at high altitudes in very cold conditions, where all skin must be covered and masks and valves can freeze. The team will head to Camp 1 and Camp 2 in the next couple of days, depending on weather forecasts and the progress of the route fixing. We\u2019ll keep you updated!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Summit Schedule<\/h3>\n
Most teams take two nights at C2 on their summit push, using it as Advanced Base Camp. Teams will hold there if there’s a sudden weather change or to allow the Sherpas to fully stock Camps 3 and 4 (aka the South Col) with tents, fuel, stoves and oxygen bottles. \u00a0The usual schedule is as follows:<\/div>\n
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