Team safely back to Basecamp

Hello Everyone, We have descended back to Basecamp from Camp 2 today. Our entire crew and team are safe and doing well. I have some photos to share and will get them sent out tomorrow. There has been an avalanche between camp 3-4 yesterday that has sadly injured many. We still have not heard all the details but know that many of the more seriously injured have been helicoptered off of the mountain. We will be looking at the weather, fixed lines, and of course the safety of possibly making another summit bid in the next week or so. But for now we are thankful have our entire crew and team safely in Basecamp. We will be resting here in Basecamp for the next few days. Thanks for following along, Ben Jones

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