Lazy Days to 2nd Rotation!

We have spent the last few days recovering at EBC but now it’s time for us to head back up through the Khumbu Icefall for our 2nd of 3 Rotations. We will be spending four nights at Camp 2 and climbing to Camp 3 on the third day to further our acclimatization....

Camp 2 and Back

Below are my journal entries from our move to Camp 2 (21,000 ft), our rest day, and our return to EBC.  I apologize in advance for the lengthy post but it covers three days and I have included pictures for those that do not have the patience to read.  Note: Camp 2...

1st Rotation: Move to Camp 1

I’m back! I just finished up our 1st of 3 rotations and have settled back in at my EBC home.  Our four nights at Camp 1 and 2 were a great success and were some of the earliest on the mountain.  Right now, my mini four person team of Geoff, Brent, Anders and I...

Shirts for John!

To celebrate our favorite daring adventurer, Fitfetti (run by John’s good friend Clay) has released a limited edition t-shirt commemorating John Stenderup’s quest to summit Mt. Everest. The shirts are available now and can be purchased at the following...

The Work Begins… 

Well, the time is almost here. Tonight, we wake up at 3:45 AM to have a quick breakfast and make a push through the Khumbu Icefall to reach Camp 1, which is just over 20,000 ft. You know when you are trying to fall asleep but know that your alarm is set for very early...