{"id":2472,"date":"2016-04-14T10:47:51","date_gmt":"2016-04-14T17:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/?p=2472"},"modified":"2019-04-06T16:54:33","modified_gmt":"2019-04-06T23:54:33","slug":"lobuche-east-false-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/2016\/04\/lobuche-east-false-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Lobuche East False Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">We had an amazing climb.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Certainly very different from last year, with bare slabs at the start and bulletproof sun cups up high.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Tougher than last time, and a better experience for me overall.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>We performed well, and I think we passed this test in high style.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Highlight for me was definitely talking to Zoe from the summit.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2475\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2475\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2475\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.35.04XPM-800x448.jpg\" alt=\"Leaving LHC at 4 AM, like walking along a very cold, dark beach. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.35.04XPM-800x448.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.35.04XPM-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.35.04XPM-660x369.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.35.04XPM-768x430.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2475\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leaving LHC at 4 AM, like walking along a very cold, dark beach. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2474\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2474\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2474\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.33.26XPM-800x447.jpg\" alt=\"Making progress on the slabs. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.33.26XPM-800x447.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.33.26XPM-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.33.26XPM-660x369.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.33.26XPM-768x429.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2474\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Making progress on the slabs. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2422\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2422\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2422\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01563-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"At a break on the slabs, shortly after dawn.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01563-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01563-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01563-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01563-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">At a break on the slabs, shortly after dawn.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2476\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2476\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2476\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.37.14XPM-800x446.jpg\" alt=\"The slabs just after dawn. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.37.14XPM-800x446.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.37.14XPM-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.37.14XPM-660x368.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.37.14XPM-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The slabs just after dawn. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2477\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2477\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2477\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.39.55XPM-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Occasional scrambling, nothing we can't handle. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.39.55XPM-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.39.55XPM-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.39.55XPM-660x371.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.39.55XPM-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Occasional scrambling, nothing we can&#8217;t handle. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2478\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2478\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2478\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.41.14XPM-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Doing it in big boots makes the day spicy. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.41.14XPM-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.41.14XPM-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.41.14XPM-660x372.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.41.14XPM-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2478\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Doing it in big boots makes the day spicy. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2479\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2479\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2479\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.42.04XPM-800x448.jpg\" alt=\"Ang Karma and Steven making progress. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.42.04XPM-800x448.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.42.04XPM-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.42.04XPM-660x370.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.42.04XPM-768x430.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ang Karma and Steven making progress. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2480\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2480\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2480\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.45.02XPM-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Steven completes a moderate angle section, protected via a fixed line. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.45.02XPM-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.45.02XPM-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.45.02XPM-660x371.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.45.02XPM-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2480\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steven completes a moderate angle section, protected via a fixed line. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2481\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2481\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2481\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.46.16XPM-800x449.jpg\" alt=\"Gaining the ridge above the slabs makes us happy. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.46.16XPM-800x449.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.46.16XPM-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.46.16XPM-660x371.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.46.16XPM-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gaining the ridge above the slabs makes us happy. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2482\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2482\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2482\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.48.19XPM-800x451.jpg\" alt=\"Heading towards crampon point. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.48.19XPM-800x451.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.48.19XPM-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.48.19XPM-660x372.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX5.48.19XPM-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2482\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Heading towards crampon point. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2423\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2423\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2423\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01567-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Kim Hess cold? Never.... Still, sunrise will be welcome.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01567-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01567-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01567-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01567-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kim Hess cold? Never&#8230;. Still, sunrise will be welcome.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2424\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2424\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2424\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01570-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Steven waits for the first rays to hit us from behind Nuptse.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01570-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01570-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01570-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01570-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steven waits for the first rays to hit us from behind Nuptse.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2425\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2425\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2425\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01571-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Siva savors the brisk morning air.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01571-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01571-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01571-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01571-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Siva savors the brisk morning air.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2426\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2426\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2426\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01572-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Cristiano at an early morning break.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01572-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01572-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01572-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01572-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cristiano at an early morning break.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2427\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2427\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01575-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"I like it up here. Sun would be most welcome.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01575-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01575-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01575-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01575-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I like it up here. Sun would be most welcome.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2430\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2430\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2430\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01586-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Bob, Nicky, and Justin near crampon point.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01586-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01586-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01586-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01586-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bob, Nicky, and Justin near crampon point.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2431\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2431\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2431\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01594-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Justin Merle moseys up to crampon point.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01594-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01594-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01594-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01594-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Justin Merle moseys up to crampon point.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2433\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2433\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2433\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01602-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Bob and Nicky come to crampon point.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01602-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01602-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01602-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01602-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2433\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bob and Nicky come to crampon point.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2432\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2432\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2432\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01601-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Jerry on the ridge at the top of the slabs.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01601-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01601-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01601-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01601-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jerry on the ridge at the top of the slabs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2434\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2434\" style=\"width: 669px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2434\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01613-669x800.jpg\" alt=\"Jerry at crampon point.\" width=\"669\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01613-669x800.jpg 669w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01613-125x150.jpg 125w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01613-552x660.jpg 552w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01613-768x919.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jerry at crampon point.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2429\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2429\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2429\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01582-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Tashi Sherpa at crampon point. Awesome leadership and climbing skills.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01582-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01582-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01582-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01582-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tashi Sherpa at crampon point. Awesome leadership and climbing skills.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2428\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2428\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2428\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01581-800x120.jpg\" alt=\"Panorama of the view from below crampon point. Sun just peeking out from behind the Everest massif (Nuptse).\" width=\"800\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01581-800x120.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01581-150x22.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01581-660x99.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01581-768x115.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Panorama of the view from below crampon point. Sun just peeking out from behind the Everest massif (Nuptse).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2435\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2435\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2435\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01621-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Our icy route ahead.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01621-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01621-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01621-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01621-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our icy route ahead.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2469\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2469\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2469\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01710-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Fearsome ice of the upper mountain.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01710-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01710-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01710-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01710-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fearsome ice of the upper mountain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2483\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2483\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2483\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.10.41XPM-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Now we are happy.... (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.10.41XPM-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.10.41XPM-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.10.41XPM-660x371.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.10.41XPM-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2483\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Now we are happy&#8230;. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2484\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2484\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2484\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.13.04XPM-800x453.jpg\" alt=\"The upper mountain revealed. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.13.04XPM-800x453.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.13.04XPM-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.13.04XPM-660x374.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.13.04XPM-768x435.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The upper mountain revealed. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2487\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2487\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2487\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.34.28XPM-800x449.jpg\" alt=\"Wicked sun cups. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.34.28XPM-800x449.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.34.28XPM-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.34.28XPM-660x371.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.34.28XPM-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wicked sun cups. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2485\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2485\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2485\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.14.30XPM-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"At a break while we prepare to clip into the fixed lines. We are singing the song from the Lego Movie, &quot;Everything is Awesome.&quot; (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.14.30XPM-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.14.30XPM-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.14.30XPM-660x371.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.14.30XPM-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2485\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">At a break while we prepare to clip into the fixed lines. We are singing the song from the Lego Movie, &#8220;Everything is Awesome.&#8221; (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2441\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2441\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2441\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.43.21XPMX1-800x449.jpg\" alt=\"Great view as we gain elevation. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.43.21XPMX1-800x449.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.43.21XPMX1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.43.21XPMX1-660x371.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.43.21XPMX1-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Great view as we gain elevation. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2486\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2486\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2486\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.16.07XPM-800x447.jpg\" alt=\"Ang Karma always has my back. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.16.07XPM-800x447.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.16.07XPM-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.16.07XPM-660x369.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX6.16.07XPM-768x429.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2486\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ang Karma always has my back. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2440\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2440\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.38.12XPM-800x449.jpg\" alt=\"Making progress towards the summit. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.38.12XPM-800x449.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.38.12XPM-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.38.12XPM-660x371.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.38.12XPM-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Making progress towards the summit. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2444\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2444\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2444\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.54.32XPM-800x452.jpg\" alt=\"Waving to team mates below. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.54.32XPM-800x452.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.54.32XPM-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.54.32XPM-660x373.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.54.32XPM-768x434.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Waving to team mates below. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2457\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2457\" style=\"width: 532px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2457\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC05482-532x800.jpg\" alt=\"Steven ane me on a traversing section. (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC05482-532x800.jpg 532w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC05482-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC05482-439x660.jpg 439w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC05482-768x1156.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steven and me on a traversing section. (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2458\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2458\" style=\"width: 532px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2458\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC05489-532x800.jpg\" alt=\"Me and Ang Karma on the way up. (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC05489-532x800.jpg 532w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC05489-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC05489-439x660.jpg 439w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC05489-768x1156.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Me and Ang Karma on the way up. (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2446\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2446\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2446\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.59.41XPM-800x445.jpg\" alt=\"This shot shows how painful the sun cups can be. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.59.41XPM-800x445.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.59.41XPM-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.59.41XPM-660x367.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.59.41XPM-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This shot shows how painful the sun cups can be. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2443\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2443\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.45.52XPM-800x452.jpg\" alt=\"they are created by a freeze-thaw cycle. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.45.52XPM-800x452.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.45.52XPM-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.45.52XPM-660x373.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.45.52XPM-768x434.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">they are created by a freeze-thaw cycle. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2445\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2445\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2445\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.55.53XPM-800x445.jpg\" alt=\"Nearing the false summit now. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.55.53XPM-800x445.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.55.53XPM-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.55.53XPM-660x367.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX8.55.53XPM-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nearing the false summit now. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2447\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2447\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2447\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.01.17XPM-800x452.jpg\" alt=\"False summit of Lobuche East, circa 19,700 feet AMSL. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.01.17XPM-800x452.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.01.17XPM-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.01.17XPM-660x373.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.01.17XPM-768x434.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">False summit of Lobuche East, circa 19,700 feet AMSL. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2439\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2439\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2439\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01630-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"The greater Everest massif.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01630-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01630-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01630-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01630-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The greater Everest massif.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2438\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2438\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2438\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01629-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Everest, with clouds ripping off the summit.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01629-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01629-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01629-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01629-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Everest, with clouds ripping off the summit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2462\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2462\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2462\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01637-800x120.jpg\" alt=\"Panorama from the summit.\" width=\"800\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01637-800x120.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01637-150x22.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01637-660x99.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01637-768x115.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Panorama from the summit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2461\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2461\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01636-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Me on top. You can see why we lingered up there for 90 minutes. \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01636-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01636-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01636-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01636-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Me on top. You can see why we lingered up there for 90 minutes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2671\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2671\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2671\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP4926-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"My philosophy: When on the summit... why not take a nap? (Photo: Steven Hess)\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP4926-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP4926-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP4926-660x439.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP4926-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2671\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My philosophy: When on the summit&#8230; why not take a nap? (Photo: Steven Hess)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2460\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2460\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01634-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Siva on the summit, Everest behind him.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01634-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01634-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01634-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01634-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Siva on the summit, Everest behind him.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2437\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2437\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2437\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01628-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Kim loves the summit.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01628-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01628-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01628-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01628-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kim loves the summit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2464\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2464\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2464\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01643-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Cristiano savors the summit.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01643-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01643-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01643-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01643-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cristiano savors the summit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2463\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2463\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2463\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01641-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Tashi Sherpa, true master of this mountain.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01641-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01641-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01641-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01641-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2463\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tashi Sherpa, true master of this mountain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2490\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2490\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2490\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP0639-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Steven tops out. (Photo: Kim Hess)\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP0639-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP0639-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP0639-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP0639-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2490\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steven tops out. (Photo: Kim Hess)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2491\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2491\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2491\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP0641-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"I'm on the summit. Battery pack under my R1 is very flattering. (Photo: Kim Hess)\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP0641-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP0641-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP0641-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP0641-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2491\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I&#8217;m on the summit. Battery pack under my R1 is very flattering. (Photo: Kim Hess)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2492\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2492\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2492\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP0647-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"View down valley. (Photo: Kim Hess)\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP0647-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP0647-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP0647-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMGP0647-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2492\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View down valley. (Photo: Kim Hess)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2459\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2459\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2459\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC05510-800x455.jpg\" alt=\"The first wave on top. (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"800\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC05510-800x455.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC05510-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC05510-660x375.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC05510-768x436.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The first wave on top. (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2465\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2465\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2465\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01675-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Nicky topping out in high style. \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01675-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01675-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01675-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01675-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nicky topping out in high style.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2466\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2466\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2466\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01680-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Bob is right on her tail.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01680-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01680-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01680-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01680-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bob is right on her tail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2467\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2467\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2467\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01699-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Jerry on the summit. Not bad for someone who turned 70 a few days earlier!\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01699-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01699-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01699-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01699-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2467\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jerry on the summit. Not bad for someone who turned 70 a few days earlier!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2448\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2448\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2448\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.08.50XPM-800x445.jpg\" alt=\"Justin greets Jerry on top. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.08.50XPM-800x445.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.08.50XPM-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.08.50XPM-660x367.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.08.50XPM-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Justin greets Jerry on top. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2468\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2468\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2468\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01705-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Jerry and Cristiano. Team mates. Tent mates. Friends.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01705-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01705-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01705-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01705-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jerry and Cristiano. Team mates. Tent mates. Friends.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2449\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2449\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2449\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.11.28XPM-800x448.jpg\" alt=\"Starting our descent, just below the summit. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.11.28XPM-800x448.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.11.28XPM-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.11.28XPM-660x369.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.11.28XPM-768x430.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Starting our descent, just below the summit. (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2450\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2450\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2450\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.14.25XPM-800x447.jpg\" alt=\"Siva knows the importance of careful footwork.(GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.14.25XPM-800x447.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.14.25XPM-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.14.25XPM-660x369.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.14.25XPM-768x429.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Siva knows the importance of careful footwork.(GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2451\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2451\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2451\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.16.04XPM-800x448.jpg\" alt=\"An ice anchor on the way down. (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.16.04XPM-800x448.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.16.04XPM-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.16.04XPM-660x369.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.16.04XPM-768x430.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2451\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An ice anchor on the way down. 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(GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2470\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2470\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2470\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01714-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Loving my Barkeaters by Z Goggles.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01714-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01714-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01714-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01714-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2470\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Loving my Barkeaters by Z Goggles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2471\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2471\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2471\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01721-800x448.jpg\" alt=\"A Barkeater selfie.\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01721-800x448.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01721-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01721-660x370.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01721-768x430.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Barkeater selfie.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2453\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2453\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2453\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.26.02XPM-800x480.jpg\" alt=\"Celebrating at LHC... we did it! (GoPro screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.26.02XPM-800x480.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.26.02XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.26.02XPM-660x396.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-14XatX9.26.02XPM-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Celebrating at LHC&#8230; we did it! (GoPro screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">Next stop: A farewell overnight in LBC, then back to EBC for some rest, laundry, showers, organization.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Looking forward to it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Phrase of the day: <em>Mission Accomplished.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We had an amazing climb.\u00a0 Certainly very different from last year, with bare slabs at the start and bulletproof sun cups up high.\u00a0 Tougher than last time, and a better experience for me overall.\u00a0 We performed well, and I think we passed this test in high style. Highlight for me was definitely talking to Zoe &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/2016\/04\/lobuche-east-false-summit\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Lobuche East False Summit<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2461,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2472","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ascent","expedition-everest-2016"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Lobuche East False Summit - OSM Adventures<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/2016\/04\/lobuche-east-false-summit\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Lobuche East False Summit - OSM Adventures\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"We had an amazing climb.\u00a0 Certainly very different from last year, with bare slabs at the start and bulletproof sun cups up high.\u00a0 Tougher than last time, and a better experience for me overall.\u00a0 We performed well, and I think we passed this test in high style. 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