{"id":2307,"date":"2016-04-08T08:39:33","date_gmt":"2016-04-08T15:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/?p=2307"},"modified":"2016-04-08T08:39:33","modified_gmt":"2016-04-08T15:39:33","slug":"welcome-home-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/2016\/04\/welcome-home-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Home&#8230; Again"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Big day today, as we moved from LBC to EBC.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>I remember this day well from last year: Long, stunningly beautiful, painful, exhausting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Pretty much a repeat of that experience\u2026 except there is NO SNOW on the route, temperatures are a bit warmer, and I am not nearly as ill as I was last time.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>(I did develop a small cough after the return from Zhongla yesterday, but no big deal.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Again, as last year, a beautiful bluebird day out of the gate.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Views up and down the Khumbu were amazing.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2265\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2265\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2265\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01159-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Cholatse bids us adieu.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01159-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01159-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01159-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01159-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cholatse bids us adieu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2264\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2264\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2264\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01154-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"We leave our camp in tip-top shape for the next wave of climbers, arriving a few hours later.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01154-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01154-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01154-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01154-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We leave our camp in tip-top shape for the next wave of climbers, arriving a few hours later.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2267\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2267\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2267\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01162-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Our Sherpa team confers.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01162-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01162-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01162-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01162-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our Sherpa team conferring.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2268\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2268\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2268\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01165-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Lopsang, sirdar extraordinaire.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01165-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01165-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01165-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01165-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lopsang, sirdar extraordinaire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2266\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2266\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2266\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01160-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Yiorgos strikes a pose.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01160-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01160-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01160-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01160-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yiorgos strikes a pose.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2269\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2269\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2269\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01166-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Tania is used to Rafa's early morning cheering sessions.  We love them.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01166-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01166-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01166-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01166-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tania is used to Rafa&#8217;s early morning cheering sessions. We love them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2270\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2270\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2270\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01172-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Moving up the basin from LBC.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01172-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01172-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01172-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01172-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moving up the basin from LBC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2272\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2272\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01176-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Tunang, Mingma, Justin, and Eddy leaving LBC.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01176-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01176-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01176-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01176-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tunang, Mingma, Justin, and Eddie leaving LBC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2271\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2271\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2271\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01175-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Rounding the corner from LBC, Ama Dablam comes into view.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01175-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01175-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01175-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01175-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rounding the corner from LBC, Ama Dablam comes into view.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2273\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2273\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2273\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01185-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Pumori comes into view.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01185-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01185-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01185-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01185-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pumori comes into view.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2274\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2274\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2274\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01186-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Lhotse towers in the distance.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01186-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01186-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01186-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01186-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2274\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lhotse towers in the distance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2276\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2276\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2276\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01191-800x260.jpg\" alt=\"The chortens of Thokla, seen from across the valley.  We will visit them up close on the way home.\" width=\"800\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01191-800x260.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01191-150x49.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01191-660x215.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01191-768x250.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2276\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The chortens of Thokla, seen from across the valley. We will visit them up close on the way home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2277\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2277\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2277\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01200-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Yaks make progress towards Thokla.  Last year, the same shot framed the yaks in snow.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01200-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01200-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01200-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01200-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yaks make progress towards Thokla. Last year, the same shot framed the yaks in snow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2275\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2275\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2275\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01188-800x120.jpg\" alt=\"Panorama of the view leaving LBC.\" width=\"800\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01188-800x120.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01188-150x22.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01188-660x99.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01188-768x115.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2275\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Panorama of the view leaving LBC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">Things looked surprisingly good at Lobuche town, where the tea houses had been rebuilt nicely.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The fecal stream running through the middle of town had no icebergs floating in it\u2026 warmer than last year for sure.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2305\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2305\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2305\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_3027-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"A rare moment of compact snow ice on the trail, just before Lobuche Town.  (Photo: Chris Hagerty)\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_3027-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_3027-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_3027-660x495.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_3027-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A rare moment of compact snow ice on the trail, just before Lobuche Town. (Photo: Chris Hagerty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2279\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2279\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2279\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01204-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Pulling in to Lobuche Town for a short break.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01204-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01204-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01204-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01204-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pulling in to Lobuche Town for a short break.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2278\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2278\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2278\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01202-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"This inn at Lobuche town looks amazing after facade reconstruction.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01202-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01202-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01202-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01202-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2278\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This inn at Lobuche town looks amazing after facade reconstruction.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2309\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2309\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2309\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC03624-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"... The same structure one year ago on our evacuation march.\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC03624-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC03624-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC03624-660x439.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC03624-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2309\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8230; The same structure one year ago on our evacuation march.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">One feature I recall well from last year was a short rise, which we dubbed Cougher\u2019s Hill, because we all hacked up a lung when we reached the top\u2026 this time, we are mostly in much better health, and this was no big thing to get over.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2284\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2284\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2284\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01216-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Looking down the valley from the base of Coffer's Hill.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01216-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01216-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01216-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01216-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2284\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looking down the valley from the base of Cougher&#8217;s Hill.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2280\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2280\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2280\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01208-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Our guides confer before we tackle Coffer's Hill.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01208-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01208-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01208-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01208-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our guides confer before we tackle Cougher&#8217;s Hill.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2281\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2281\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2281\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01210-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Bob refuels at the base of Coffer's Hill.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01210-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01210-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01210-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01210-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bob refuels at the base of Cougher&#8217;s Hill.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2282\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2282\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2282\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01212-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Kazi and Kim at the base of Coffer's Hil.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01212-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01212-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01212-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01212-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2282\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kazi and Kim at the base of Cougher&#8217;s Hill.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2283\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2283\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2283\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01213-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Tunang and Nima get psyched for Coffer's Hill.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01213-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01213-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01213-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01213-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tunang and Nima get psyched for Cougher&#8217;s Hill.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2286\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2286\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2286\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01218-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Teresa and Chris refuel at the base of Coffer's Hill.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01218-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01218-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01218-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01218-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2286\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Teresa and Chris refuel at the base of Cougher&#8217;s Hill.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2287\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2287\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2287\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01224-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Susan and Yiorgos ponder life on Coffer's Hill.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01224-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01224-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01224-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01224-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Susan and Yiorgos ponder life on Cougher&#8217;s Hill.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2285\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2285\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2285\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01217-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Nuptse.  Fearsome, stunning, amazing.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01217-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01217-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01217-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01217-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2285\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nuptse. Fearsome, stunning, amazing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2290\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2290\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2290\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01231-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of Nuptse... the hanging glaciers seem to defy gravity.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01231-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01231-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01231-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01231-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Closeup of Nuptse&#8230; the hanging glaciers seem to defy gravity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2288\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2288\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2288\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01227-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Nuptse grows larger, as does the west shoulder of Everest, icefall in between.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01227-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01227-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01227-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01227-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2288\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nuptse grows larger, as does the west shoulder of Everest, icefall in between.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2289\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2289\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2289\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01230-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Roger approaching Gorak Shep, Lobuche Peak behind him.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01230-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01230-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01230-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01230-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roger approaching Gorak Shep, Lobuche Peak behind him.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2291\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2291\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2291\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01236-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Traffic jam in the Khumbu.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01236-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01236-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01236-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01236-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Traffic jam in the Khumbu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2294\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2294\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2294\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01242-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"The Khumbu Glacier... much, much drier than last year!  EBC is just visible on the left side of the screen, on the left side of the white snow tongue.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01242-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01242-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01242-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01242-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2294\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Khumbu Glacier&#8230; much, much drier than last year! EBC is just visible on the left side of the screen, on the left side of the white snow tongue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2293\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2293\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2293\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01238-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"We approach Gorak Shep, with Kala Patar the dark bump directly under Pumori.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01238-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01238-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01238-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01238-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We approach Gorak Shep, with Kala Patar the dark bump directly under Pumori.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2295\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2295\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2295\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01243-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Closer view of EBC from above Gorak Shep.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01243-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01243-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01243-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01243-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2295\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Closer view of EBC from above Gorak Shep.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2296\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2296\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2296\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01245-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"From left to right: Changtse, Everest West Shoulder, Everest Summit (with cloud cap), Nuptse.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01245-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01245-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01245-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01245-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2296\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From left to right: Changtse, Everest West Shoulder, Everest Summit (with cloud cap), Nuptse.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2297\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2297\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2297\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01246-800x440.jpg\" alt=\"Gorak Shep (Sherpa language for Dead Raven) circa 17,000 feet AMSL.\" width=\"800\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01246-800x440.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01246-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01246-660x363.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01246-768x422.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2297\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gorak Shep (Sherpa language for Dead Raven) circa 17,000 feet AMSL.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2298\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2298\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2298\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01247-800x120.jpg\" alt=\"Panorama from above Gorak Shep.\" width=\"800\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01247-800x120.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01247-150x22.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01247-660x99.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01247-768x115.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Panorama from above Gorak Shep.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">A short break at Gorak Shep was welcome\u2026 and was stunning in terms of the difference vs last year, when the streets ran thick with mud and half-frozen yak dung, necessitating a delicate dance from stone to stone in order to avoid getting a boot full of brown liquid.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This year, the path was beautiful, clean, wide, white sand as far as the eye can see.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">As usual, things clouded over and cooled off in the evening.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>I felt chilled as we gained a view of EBC: It looked smaller and less populated than last year, but this is only my first impression and not a scientifically validated study!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2299\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2299\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2299\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01249-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Looking down the Khumbu Glacier.  It is always covered in stones,but this is so different from last year, when everything was blanketed in white snow.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01249-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01249-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01249-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01249-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looking down the Khumbu Glacier. It is always covered in stones,but this is so different from last year, when everything was blanketed in white snow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2300\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2300\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2300\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01266-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A final view of EBC before we drop down from the ridge onto the lower moraine. \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01266-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01266-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01266-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01266-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2300\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A final view of EBC before we drop down from the ridge onto the lower moraine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2301\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2301\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2301\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01270-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Clouds move in... even Changtse is obscured, just over the border with Tibet.  \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01270-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01270-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01270-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01270-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clouds move in&#8230; even Changtse is obscured, just over the border with Tibet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2302\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2302\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01274-800x717.jpg\" alt=\"Kim and Justin at the bottom of the lateral moraine debris heap.  Just a few more minutes to EBC now!\" width=\"800\" height=\"717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01274-800x717.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01274-150x135.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01274-660x592.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01274-768x689.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kim and Justin at the bottom of the lateral moraine debris heap. Just a few more minutes to EBC now!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2303\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2303\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2303\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01276-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"IMG EBC.  Same location, even better layout.  Our tents are in a neat line blow the coms tent... partially obscured in this view.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01276-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01276-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01276-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01276-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">IMG EBC. Same location, even better layout. Our tents are in a neat line blow the coms tent&#8230; partially obscured in this view.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2304\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2304\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2304\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01282-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Rounding the final ice lake before IMG EBC.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01282-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01282-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01282-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01282-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2304\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rounding the final ice lake before IMG EBC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2306\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2306\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2306\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_3123-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"The Hybrid tents lined up, Everest West Shoulder and Nuptse looming above.  (Photo: Chris Hagerty)\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_3123-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_3123-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_3123-660x495.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_3123-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2306\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Hybrid tents lined up, Everest West Shoulder and Nuptse looming above. (Photo: Chris Hagerty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">Hard day.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>But a good one.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It felt like coming home.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>IMG EBC is in the exact same place as last year, a very auspicious site that is safe and well-sited.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This time, things are largely reorganized to accommodate new rivers and streams that have formed.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The Hybrid team tent site is sheltered from much of the prevailing wind, and off the main trail, so it feels downright cozy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A posh dinner in a well-appointed tent was very welcome, as was unpacking my climbing kit was a bit like Christmas day\u2026 and Santa knew exactly what to get me!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Rest in a warm tent.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Not much better than that\u2026 Tomorrow, more organization and moving in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Word of the day: Homestead<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Big day today, as we moved from LBC to EBC.\u00a0 I remember this day well from last year: Long, stunningly beautiful, painful, exhausting. 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