Alpine Ascents Successful Climb of Mount Everest

In brighter news, Seattle-based Alpine Ascents is currently wrapping up a successful summit assault on both Everest and nearby Lhotse a day later. A topological map illustrates the incredible vertical and horizontal distances covered.



This shows the route from base camp, traversal to Camp I across the Khumbu Icefall, Advanced Base Camp II at 21,000 ft, Camp III at 24,000 ft, Lhotse High Camp, and finally Camp IV at 26,000ft. From Camp IV, the route to the summit ascends 3,000 ft during a grueling 12 hour climb requiring a 9pm departure time to reach the summit by the next morning. The elevation profile shows the several returns to base camp from Camp II during the acclimatization period. It also shows the ascent of Lhotse by three of the climbers from the Everest group prior to the group's descent.

Alpine Ascents does a pretty thorough job listing their itinerary and equipment recommendations. Check it out, particularly the group electronics gear.