Stories: Rapid Ascent
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Summit Bid Begins for Everest Team
Adrian checked in from Camp 2 last night as the Everest team moves its way up for their summit bid. This is a quick turnaround for Adrian who recently returned from…
Read the storyEverest and Lobuche Update
This blog courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: This is just a quick update on what’s been happening both at Everest and Lobuche Base Camp. The Lhotse group, including John…
Read the storyFirst Summit of the Season and Ropes Fixed on Everest!
Just heard from Adrian who is back at Camp 2 after reaching the summit with the rope fixing Sherpa team! 5 sherpa from the Himex team, 2 from IMG, 1…
Read the storySome Go Up, Some Come Down
The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: Wednesday morning saw a lot of activity in the Himalayan Experience camp with the Everest team arriving from their acclimatisation…
Read the storyOne Night at Camp III and then Slowly Back to Base
The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: While the Lhotse and trekking group have been on an acclimatisation trip to 5,500m (18,150ft) Kala Patar just outside Gorak…
Read the storyMoving up Lhotse
The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: Special Camp II Pizza Delivery While the Everest team has spent their second night at 6,400m (21,120ft), two Sherpas nipped…
Read the storyGetting Ready for the Real Deal
The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling (Himalayan Experience): After another rest day at base camp, the members are slowly getting ready to go up on the mountain for…
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