Berg Adventures 2013 Everest Expedition Dispatch
April 7, 2013 – Playing on the Ice
Today, we ventured out a bit from Base Camp to explore.
The team at Base Camp
The view from our “front porch.” Base Camp is a jumble of rock, ice and nylon tents.
Moving up together with the West Shoulder of Everest behind
Tashi, signals the way.
Howard Stockburger on the Khumbu Glacier
The team on the ice
Left: Joanne Howes enjoys a day in the sunshine and snow; Right: Tsering Sherpa
Todd Pendleton, with the Khumbu Icefall where he will soon be climbing, behind.