Our Team Everest main group has just descended from Camp 2 through the Khumbu Icefall and reached base camp. We had a great 5 nights above base camp, 3 of which were spent at Camp 1, and 2 of which were spent at Camp 2. We had a few feet of unexpected snow at Camp 1 which made for a fun snow camping experience. We had Camp 1 all to ourselves our last night there, and then had a spectacular walk up to Camp 2 through the Western CWM. While at Camp 2 we enjoyed our very well equipped dining tent that kept us warm well into the evening (space heater & padded/carpeted floors). Our meals at Camp 2 were very good, we had large portions of well prepared western cuisine 3 times daily. While at Camp 2 on our rest day we went for an acclimatization hike and had spectacular views of Lhotse, Nuptse, and Camp 2.
Today we descended from Camp 2 down to base camp and passed many climbers heading up through the Khumbu Icefall. Upon returning to base camp we enjoyed some hot showers, a tasty lunch, and a movie matinee. It is great to be back in base camp after our first successful rotation up on the mountain. We plan to stay in base camp for about a week and then return for another foray.
Garrett Madison, Expedition Leader
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