Everest 2014: Season Near End from Nepal – Update 1
International Mountain Guides, IMG, who has the largest team climbing from the south side of Everest has ended their season. While there has been no official comment from the other large teams including Asian Trekking, Himex and Altitude Junkies, the IMG decision most likely ends all attempts from the south. Climbing is still occurring on […]
Everest 2014: My Relationship with “my” Sherpa
An editorial As the Everest 2104 season remains in limbo, Sherpas are at home reflecting on their collective loss and worried about their future. Climbers are at base camp processing a range of emotions, from guilt to lost dreams. Families are simply worried about their loved ones. This tragedy has no simple answers. It is […]
Everest 2014: Season Still Uncertain
The Ministry of Tourism has agreed to many of the Sherpa demands but this is far from over as to the future of the 2014 season, the benefits for the Sherpa and the future of climbing in Nepal. Climbing continues on the north side. Reports are coming in that a few Sherpa are stirring up […]
Everest 2014: Tragedy Overwhelms Everest
Click here for latest full update The serac collapse into the Khumbu Icefall last Friday has not only taken at least 16 lives, s it has changed Everest climbing forever. Emotions and relations are tense today at Everest Base Camp with Sherpas presenting the Ministry of Tourism a set of 13 demands ranging from improved […]
Everest 2014: Avalanche Near Camp 1-Sherpa Deaths:Update 9
Click here for latest full update Latest as of Monday in Nepal Alpine Ascents ends season. They had a large part in supporting the Joby Ogwyn attempt Sherpas demand improved compensation after #Everest2014 tragedy or will stop climbing. source Sherpas demand decision made by April 28. NBC cancels Joby Ogwyn wingsuit jump off #Everest2014 link —– […]
Everest 2014: Climbers Gain Rhythm
It is a good week for our Everest climbers as they are getting into the rhythm of their new life. Also, all the prep is ready for some climbers to begin spending the night in the Western Cwm. Ang Jangbu, expedition leader with IMG, posted this update of their progress in establishing Camp1 and Camp […]
Everest 2014: First Steps in the Khumbu Icefall
Today was another milestone for some Everest 2014 climbers – their first steps into the Khumbu Icefall. Of all the experiences written and talked about for Everest, crossing the ladders has to rank near the top. Todays Update But first a look at the current action. EverestER is starting off very busy caring for climbers, […]
Everest 2014: Regrouping at EBC
Everest and Lhotse climbers are getting down to business today preparing to make their first acclimatization rotations into the Khumbu Icefall or on nearby trekking peaks like Lobuche. The many trekkers who came along are now heading down valley with a lifetime of memories to share forever. The communications situation seems to have gotten a […]
Everest 2014: Base Camp Life
The communication problems for teams now at Everest Base Camp is improving, slightly. The Ncell mobile network is still down but the Mercantile Communications systems seems to be up as well as the satellite access. A good omen for New Year’s day in Nepal, year 2071! It has been snowing and cloudy at base camp […]
Everest 2014: Weekend Update April 13 – Full Base Camp
Heavy snow greeted climbers as they finished the trek to Everest Base Camp on Nepal’s side or started the drive to Chinese Base Camp on Tibet’s side. But there were no reported problems and teams will start their acclimatization rotations through the Khumbu Icefall this week. Big Picture This past week teams made steady progress […]