The IMG Everest Expeditions: South and North

Phil Ershler

April 15^th, the IMG Everest South Side 2001 team returned to base camp following 3 nights stay at the 19,800 feet camp I at the top of the Khumbu Icefall.  The team had originally planned to stay just two nights at Camp I but a storm on April 14^th prevented their descent, however, the bad weather was short lived and the team was able to descend safely to base camp on Easter Sunday, April 15^th.

The team has undergone further acclimatization with 4 full rest days at Base Camp.  They are planning a return to Camp I on April 20^th.  Currently Everest is experiencing snow fall and unstable weather and if this trend continues we may be forced to delay the move to Camp I.  If the weather cooperates, we will push higher up the mountain and occupy Camp II at 20,500 feet by April 21^st and remain there several nights hopefully spending one day exploring the route to the Lhotse Face.

All team members are currently healthy, strong and looking forward to a summit attempt in mid-May.  The expedition is being assisted by an experienced team of Sherpas under the supervision of Everest veteran Ang Pasang.

Greg Wilson

Expedition Leader

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