As eight members of the successful summit team recuperated in Camp 3 today from their 20+ hour push, Galje Sherpa and Sona Sherpa continued to Base Camp and reached it this afternoon. As darkness descends on the Karakorum, there will be no more activity today.
In the meantime, further information on this historic first winter ascent is emerging. Seven Summit Treks just posted this video featuring Sona Sherpa a few metres from the summit, waiting for the full group to gather in order to reach the top together.
Do we know why they decided to decend all the way to base camp rather than stop at camp 3?
Not sure yet Zack. We’re monitoring events closely, so will update when we can.
Nims and the rest of the team are also now back at base camp!!
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Gelje’s eye looked swollen. Maybe they descended separately to treat it.
And if that was the case, it would make sense for him not to go down alone. I hope he’s okay.
He was accompanied by Sona Sherpa.
Everyone is back at base camp 4 hours ago.
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