During the expedition we will post daily dispatches from the mountain on this website so that you will be able to follow the expedition in virtual “real time.” In the meantime, our tentative schedule is as follows:
April 1-3 Arrive in Kathmandu (4,265’); Team organization
April 4 Fly to Lukla (9,359’)
April 5 Hike to Namche Bazaar (11,300’)
April 6 Layover in Namche Bazaar
April 7 Hike to Deboche (12,500’)
April 8 Hike to Pheriche
April 9 Hike to Lobuche
April 10 Arrive at Base Camp (17,500’)
April 16 Climb to Camp I (19,500’)
April 17 Descend to Base Camp
April 20 Climb to Camp II (21,000’)
April 22 Descend to Base CampApril 26 Climb to Camp II
April 28 Climb to Camp III (23,500’)
April 29 Descend to Base Camp
April 30 Descend to Deboche
May 4 Return to Base CampMay 8-13 First summit attempt
May 14-18 Descend to Deboche
May 19 Return to Base Camp
May 22-27 Second summit attemptMay 28-May 31 Return hike (earlier depending on summit outcome); departure
The schedule will allow the team to remain flexible to adjust for weather and other delays. Weather will be the ultimate determining factor with regard to the team's summit schedule. In addition, the importance of being fit, acclimatized and ready for the summit on the appointed days cannot be overstated. This schedule is designed to allow ample time to climb at a reasonable rate; for the rest necessary to recover from minor injuries and illnesses; and for rest and recuperation at tree line in the days leading up to our summit attempts.
Team no limits will utilize the expertise of Asian Trekking and is under the guidence of Climbig Sirdar, Apa Sherpa, who holds the world record for the number of summits on Everest. The team is very honored to have Apa Sherpa as part of their team and hope to be with him on his 16th summit of the mountain.
Team No Limits is committed to the highest standards of environmental awareness, and the team will adhere to the principles of "leave no trace" climbing during the expedition. Indeed, our goal is to obtain "positive impact," whereby team members will not only remove all of their own equipment and waste from the mountain, but will also strive to remove waste left behind by past expeditions.
As Team No Limits begins their journey, we should all be inspired. The unwavering determination of this team and its members clearly exemplifies that the only limits we have in this life are the one we place on ourselves.
Thoughts and prayers go out to all friends and family members who will be following this climb!