Our morning started with an evacuation by one of the hikers suffering hypothermia due to the extreme cold weather yesterday. We continue our mission by trekking and gradually climbing along the Khumbu Glacier with the marvellous view of Pumori (7165 m) ahead and Nuptse (7861 m) on the North-East.
Pumori Peak.
Nuptse.
Everest jet stream behind Nuptse.
About two hours later we reached the desolated Labouche Pass (5110 m) and further on started to cross the Changri Shar Glacier moraine. It was snowing and the trek was covered with ice. Pasang and Dorje have to ensure that every step is secure and not to step on the soft, thin ice. Otherwise we will end up in the glacier below. Around 1:30 pm we safely reached Gorakshep (5140 m) with Kala Patthar (5545 m) overlooking it.
Memorial of the fallen.
The Himalayan Snow Cock. In this case, a male bird..oh-kay..?
Gorakshep.
Nuptse.
Kala Patthar with Pumori behind.
Onze (left) has climbed Mount Everest 8 times..!
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