It's GO time - to the summit!
- Chip Pyfer
- May 15
- 1 min read
After a month acclimatizing in the Khumbu Valley - beginning with a 7-day trek up to Everest base camp and several short hikes bringing us to 20,000 feet, including rotations through the Khumbu ice fall and staying nights at Everest Camps 1 and 2....the time is upon us to go higher in pursuit of the summit. We have endured a few health set backs during our journey. But today, we are as ready as we will ever be. At 2 am local time, the climbing team will start our final rotation
through the Khumbu ice fall and up to Camp 2 - staying two nights before heading to Camps 3 and 4. Based on current weather forecasts, we will make our summit push on May 22. Attached below are some recent acclimatization pictures.
Checking back every day to get an update! Thinking of you guys. Can't wait to hear the latest!
Thinking of you guys today! Wishing you strength, a clear mind, and plenty of rest for once you are back down that mountain!
God bless and good luck guys!
Hopefully this is your day. Enjoy every bit of it. you’ve certainly earned it!
I just came across your story. Praying for your safety and will check back to hear the end of your adventure. My friends and I are making the trek to base camp in the fall but I can't imagine having what it takes to attempt the summit!!