Everest 2025- Ready to head up for summit attempt

Hello Everyone,

Early tomorrow morning we will set off to begin our summit attempts of Everest and Lhotse.  We have 2 climbers who will attempt both Everest and Lhotse and 2 climbing Everest.  The team has been incredibly patient resting in Basecamp for our chance to head up and the time has come.  We will head to Camp 1 tomorrow, then C2, C3, and then to C4.  We will rest one day at C4 (south Col) and then head up for the summit targeting the 22nd for our Everest summit day.  There is a possibility of switching to the 23rd if the weather changes but for right now it is looking good!  I’ll be updating from each camp along the way.

Thanks for following along,

Ben Jones

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