Summit Push 19 Camp 3 Tomorrow

A ROUTE DESCRIPTION

The news in is that the team are doing great today: Damian, Kike, Lopsang Sherpa y George, Rowena and Jorge. They are enjoying a rest day, despite the nerves, at Camp 2. At 6,400 meters, Camp 2 sits under the imposing South West Face. This is our fully-equipped Advanced Base Camp, where members can stay for more extended periods. Another gentle slope leads to the huge Lhotse face, an ice wall of approximately 30 – 40 degrees in angle, which they must tackle tomorrow. Some of the team will start using oxygen already tomorrow. Our Camp 3 is placed at approximately 7,400 meters. From here, on Wednesday, they must then continue up the Lhotse Face, passing the rocks of the Yellow Band to traverse left towards the South Col, at just under 8000 meters.

So far things are looking good for a drop a in wind for a Thursday morning summit, but the office is wathcing wind forecasts around the clock and relaying updates to the team via satellite, so watch this space!

“Willie and Damian set the bar as high as the mountains they climb!”

“In my experience, few provide a more complete, safe and rewarding expedition experience than the Benegas Brothers. When it comes to expedition judgement, safety and climbing ethics, Willie and Damian set the bar as high as the mountains they climb. There’s a lot more to high altitude climbing expeditions than just getting to the top. Team dynamics, the opportunities to learn skills, making lifelong friends, enjoying new cultures and cuisine are some of the important elements of an expedition. In my experience, few provide a more complete, safe and rewarding expedition experience than the Benegas Brothers. When it comes to expedition judgement, safety and climbing ethics, Willie and Damian set the bar as high as the mountains they climb. My son Matt and I have 100% trust and confidence in Willie and Damian and when I’m not climbing with Matt, it’s reassuring to know he’s with the Benegas Brothers. ”

–Mike Moniz