Michael Horst just radioed down that the team is standing on the summit! They report that the weather is good with some moderate wind and that the views are amazing. Guides Michael Horst and Vern Tejas, climbers Sheikh Mohammed al Thani, Raed Zidan, and Masoud Mohammed, and cameraman Elia Saikaly are together on the summit joined by our amazing Sherpa; Kami Rita, Phura Temba, Ang Pemba, Lakpa Nuru, Nawang Jangbu, Fura Kancha, and Passang Kajee. All together, Alpine Ascents has summited another 13 climbers today!
This is a historic moment as Sheikh Mohammed al Thani is the first Qatari to reach the summit of Everest and Raed Zidan is the first Palestinian.
All climbers are doing great and they are going to head down to the South Col now for some well deserved rest. We will keep you updated as they make their way down the mountain and back home.
Pictures courtesy of Michael Horst
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