Khumbu · Nepal / Tibet · 8,000 m expedition
Everest
8,849 m
Altitude
8,849 m
100 % of Everest’s heightCommitment
ExtremeType of climb
8,000 m expedition
Region
Khumbu, Nepal / Tibet
01The route
South Col, via the Khumbu Icefall and the Lhotse Face
Acclimatisation rotations, high-altitude preparation and careful turnaround decisions are central to guiding work on the South Col route.
02In the record
Where Everest sits.
8 peaks
03What it asks
What the mountain asks of a team.
The work behind each ascent reaches far beyond the summit. These are the parts of guiding that matter to me.
Preparation
Technical skills, physical preparation and honest conversations about experience lay the groundwork for the climb.
Time and judgement
Acclimatisation, changing weather and the condition of the team shape each day. Turning around is part of the work.
The team
Guides, climbers and local teams rely on one another. Clear communication and careful decisions help everyone come down together.
04From the journal
