It seems that most expeditions on Everest are withdrawing from the mountain, as most high altitude Sherpas are on strike and leaving EBC. This strike aims to get more benefits from the Nepal Government to the families of 16 Sherpas who died in the Khumbu Icefall disaster last friday.
So those of you who are planning to trek to EBC this May there might be not much to see, maybe only a few groups doing unassisted climbs only. One demand is to stop all climbing this season, also.
Hello folks,
I had a couple of questions about EBC trekking in early May (May 1 - May 21). Im gonna be taking the standard route from Lukla. I was wondering if those of you with experience could:
1) comment on visibility and weather
2) comment on whether I should be taking medium weight or expedition weight Merino base layers (or both)
Thanks in advance!
prashpad
Suddenly become very keen for EBC, and have leave from mid May. As keen as I am , I understand there are better times to do it, and if I wait until eg. November I'll most likely have better weather & more time to plan. Thoughts? At this stage I have done no training & have no gear…!
Hi,
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