Nepali climbers discuss options in front of the Khumbu Icefall. Photo: SummitForce
The Sherpas’ appraisal of the condition of the Khumbu Icefall continues to range from better-wait-and-see to cautious optimism.
The official Icefall rope fixers, known as the Icefall Doctors, have partnered with a second team of Sherpas who usually focus on the upper sections of the route. On their return from a scouting mission, they gave a sobering verdict, clearly expressed below by Milan Rai, a Nepalese guide with 8K Expeditions.
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