We were given amazing views of the surrounding peaks as we approached Cholastse – it wasn’t always easy days as we slowly acclimated on the mountain. Load Carrying, climbing high and sleeping low were the order of the day. The team were slowly getting to know each other and working out how we would work together on the mountain
- A blue sky day and a view of Ama Dablam
- The clouds cleared to givd us a view of the top of the SW ridge
- Acclimation – Machermo
- Cholatse – SW Rigde and West Face
- Lama and High Altitude climbr Tamting Sherpa – Puja before climbing
- Puja
- The first time up the hill is the hardest
- Grinding part 1
- Grinding Part 2
- The Glacier leading to the Headwall