The climbing route to Camp IV (7,950m) on Lhotse and Everest was successfully established. This is a major turning point in the current expedition. Now that this important portion is in place, all expedition teams can start preparing for the summit push by completing their last rotations, moving oxygen supplies, and erecting higher camps. Over the next few days, the rope-fixing crew, which is in charge of protecting the climbing route, will keep working toward the summit. However, good weather and safe climbing conditions are prerequisites for this advancement.
The group is still committed to making sure that every climber can safely traverse the route. The weather forecast is still very important as of right now, and teams will keep a careful eye on it to figure out when it’s safest to make higher climbs. As the team moves closer to the summit, more updates will be provided. As climbers get ready for the last, high-altitude push to the summits of both Everest and Lhotse, the coming days will be crucial.
