There is some good news regarding Leave No Trace principles on the Nepal side. The Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee<\/a> (SPCC) announced rules to address the trash problem.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n The Icefall Doctors are struggling to establish the route in the Khumbu Icefall. Last year, it took them about two weeks longer than planned to find a safe route. The last report had 1,000+ meters of rope in the Icefall and four ladders over crevasses. \u00a0The Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) provided this update:<\/p>\r\n Setting up the Khumbu Icefall route has been particularly challenging this season due to strong winds and frequent rockfalls. Despite the tough conditions, our Icefall Doctors are working tirelessly to open the route on time. We appreciate their unwavering commitment and courage. Stay tuned for more updates from the Icefall!<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n Besides Everest’s Icefall activity, all eyes are on Annapurna, where Seven Summits Treks<\/a> gave an update:<\/span><\/p>\r\n In April, arrivals will increase, and many will be on the trail trekking to Goyko or Everest Base Camp. Some will tag EBC and then go on to Lobuche, Island Peak, or other destinations, while some will settle in at camp, making it their home for the next two months.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Climb On! I use the\u00a0<\/span>Himalayan Database<\/span><\/a>\u00a0as my primary source of Everest summit statistics. If you are climbing in 2022, they ask you to fill in an electronic web-based survey<\/a>, replacing the time-consuming process of visiting each team in their hotel before the climb.<\/span>\u00a0In addition, you can now download the HDB for free at their site.<\/span><\/p>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Sagarmatha-Pollution-Control-Committee-SPCC-2025-rules.jpg\")
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This morning we celebrated the first success on Annapurna I (8091 m). Our climber Cesar Chinchay (No O2) from Peru successfully summited Annapurna at around 10 am Nepal time. Along with Cesar, 2 Sherpas and a Chinese climber from Imagine Nepal reached the summit. The team roped up amongst themselves to climb the last section from the French Couloir to the summit. Tonight is the big night on Annapurna. We, Seven Summit Treks, are teaming up with Pioneer Adventures and 8K Expeditions to fix the last 500\/600 meters of rope and the rest of the summit bid begins.<\/blockquote>\r\n
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Next Week<\/h2>\r\n
Alan
Memories are Everything<\/p>\r\n
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