Ama Dablam and Lobuche Expedition News
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16 May - Great news from the mountain - our 1st team has reached the summit!. Congratulations to all climbers and crew on this incredible achievement. More photos and the full summit story coming soon.
15 May - The Ama Dablam expedition continues to make strong progress as our team has now safely reached Camp 2. Conditions on the mountain remain favorable, and spirits are high as the climbers settle in and prepare for the next stage of the ascent. Step by step, the team moves closer to the summit of beautiful Ama Dablam. Stay tuned for more updates from the mountain.
14 May - The team safely reached Camp 1 at 3:00 PM Nepal time after a strong day on the mountain. Conditions are stable, and the weather is looking favorable for the climb ahead. Spirits remain high as the team settles in for the night, resting and preparing for tomorrow’s move toward Camp 2. Step by step, the summit journey continues.
14 May — The journey toward the summit of Ama Dablam continues as we head up to Camp 1 today. Spirits are high, the mountain looks incredible, and the team is focused for the climb ahead. One step closer to the summit.
11 May - The Ama Dablam expedition team continues to move forward with determination and positive energy as climbers adapt to the mountain’s ever-changing conditions.
Today brought a mix of weather on the mountain, adding both challenge and excitement to the journey. The first team is currently resting at Camp 1, regaining strength and preparing for tomorrow’s push toward Camp 2 before returning to Base Camp. Meanwhile, the second team remains at Base Camp, staying ready and motivated for the next phase of the rotation.
The team reports high morale and strong teamwork as everyone continues to support one another on the climb. Every step higher on Ama Dablam reflects the dedication, endurance, and passion of the climbers pursuing their goal in the Himalayas.
The expedition members also shared heartfelt appreciation for the encouragement coming from supporters around the world.
10 May - Moving Higher on the Mountain
The mountain welcomed us today with clear skies and favorable weather, creating perfect conditions for the climb ahead. The team remains in high spirits as the expedition continues steadily upward.
One of our team members will spend the night at Camp 1 and is planning to move further up to Camp 2 tomorrow. Each step higher brings new challenges, but also greater excitement and determination.
With good weather on our side and strong team morale, we continue our journey with confidence and focus.
More updates from the mountain soon.
9 May - Rope Training in the Snow
Today, our team successfully completed rope training alongside our incredible Sherpa team under snowy mountain conditions. The session was both challenging and rewarding, giving us the opportunity to sharpen our climbing skills and strengthen our coordination as a team.
Despite the cold weather and snow-covered terrain, the energy and determination within the group remained high throughout the training. These moments in the mountains are not only about physical preparation, but also about building confidence, trust, and focus for the journey ahead.
With training now complete, we are feeling stronger, more confident, and fully prepared for the mountain ahead. Step by step, we move closer to our goal.
More updates from the expedition soon.
8 May - Today we arrived at the beautiful Ama Dablam Base Camp after hiking from Pangboche. The trail was filled with incredible mountain scenery, and reaching base camp felt truly rewarding. Along the way and here at camp, we also met another team member, which made the day even more fun and exciting for everyone.
The weather today has been very mixed. The morning started off quite foggy, hiding the surrounding peaks from view. Later, the clouds opened for a short while, giving us some clearer moments before the fog rolled back into base camp once again. Life in the mountains is always changing, and the weather keeps us guessing every day.
Right now, we are relaxing inside our warm dining tent, enjoying some delicious food together. After a long hike, a warm meal and good company make all the difference.
Today was also a bittersweet day for the team. One of our members, Terry, left the expedition after successfully summiting Lobuche Peak. We already miss him here at camp, but we are proud of his achievement and wish him safe travels ahead.
Thank you for following our adventure in the Himalayas. Stay tuned for more updates tomorrow from base camp!
7 May - We did it! Today, the entire Team Lobuche + Ama Dablam pulled into Pangboche after a successful and genuinely fun summit of Lobuche Peak. The climb was exhilarating, and the energy is high as we shift our focus to the next big challenge.
Tomorrow’s plan: We head to Ama Dablam Basecamp, where the rest of our Ama Dablam team is already waiting for us. I can already tell – that reunion is going to be something special.
The weather, though? Classic Himalayan unpredictability. Today has been a real mixed bag. The morning started with heavy snowfall, which seriously cut down visibility. But, as the day wore on, the skies began to clear. Now we’re being treated to some of the most incredible mountain views you can imagine. Moments like this make it all worth it.
Right now, as I’m writing this blog, please take a moment to check out the stunning Ama Dablam in the photo below. Absolutely breathtaking.
Stay tuned as we continue pushing toward Ama Dablam. Next stop: Basecamp.
6 May – Lobuche + Ama Dablam High Camp Update* We made it to the top of Lobuche. We are now at High Camp and are heading down to Dhugla. More updates soon!
May 5 – Lobuche + Ama Dablam High Camp Update
Greetings from Lobuche High Camp!
After spending two nights in Dingboche and one night in Dhugla, our team has successfully reached Lobuche High Camp today. We are now preparing for our summit push tonight.
The weather conditions look favorable, and team spirit is high. Everyone is motivated and ready for the challenge ahead.
Please keep us in your thoughts and wish us good luck as we begin our climb to the summit.
More updates soon!
May 3 - Expedition Update – Lobuche + Ama Dablam
We are currently at Dingboche, after arriving yesterday from Pangboche. Conditions here are gradually returning to normal.
Weather in Dingboche is slightly cloudy, but the sun is still visible at times, giving us some good breaks in the day.
The team is planning a short hike around the hills near Dingboche as part of acclimatization.
Stay tuned for more updates.
28 April - Expedition Update: Lobuche–Ama Dablam Team Progress
The expedition team for Lobuche and Ama Dablam reached Namche Bazaar
The team took a rest day on April 29 at Namche Bazaar. During this time, the weather was a bit foggy with some light rain, which is slightly unusual for this season but did not affect the team’s routine.
After the rest day, the team left Namche Bazaar and has now arrived at Pangboche. They are currently resting, enjoying hot drinks, and spending time together in good spirits.
Along the trail, the team enjoyed beautiful views of blooming rhododendrons, adding vibrant color to the journey.
Photo : Ang Dorjee.
27 April - Today we reached Phakding. Our Ama Dablam–Lobuche team arrived on 25 April. We completed all last-minute shopping for the climb and attended our mandatory meeting and briefing. This morning, we woke up at 4:30 a.m. to fly to Lukla. We went down to the hotel lobby at 5:00 a.m. with all our climbing and trekking bags and headed to the domestic airport. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get on our scheduled flight because of bad weather , but we were fortunate to find a helicopter which could fly in a small weather window as well. In the end, we successfully flew to Lukla with all our bags. Thank you very much weather for granting us the for flying. Tomorrow, we plan to hike to the famous Namche Bazaar.
Lobuche and AmaDablam Team Roster:
- Terry R, USA
- Leigh W, Australia
Ama Dablam Team Roster
- Frank D, USA
Climbing Team Roster:
1. Ang Dorjee Sherpa
2. Ang Dawa Sherpa