April 10
View of Himalayas from the top of the Pang La Pass (17,000'). Road down in foreground. Himalayas on the horizon. Everest on the right. BGE passed through here on April 8.
April 10
Base Camp - Tents belonging to an Indian expedition destroyed by the wind. Terminus of the Rongbuk Glacier behind the tents. Everest in the distance. The plume is caused by the jet stream crossing the summit. BGE arrived at BC on April 10. They reported strong winds.
April 17
Trekking to ABC with Yaks. Jet plume streaming off Everest. The flat faced peak on the right is Changtse. BGE moved through here on April 15.
April 29
ABC - Note all the tents scattered around the area. The East Rongbuk Glacier lies beyond the tents. High winds on the mountain as evidenced by the jet plume. The North Ridge is to the right of the summit. Northeast Ridge is to the left. The Project Himalaya team aborted a trip to the North Col on April 29 due to strong gusty winds. BGE climbed to the Col on April 29, stayed the night and continued to Camp 2. They did report strong winds.
April 26
Crossing a crevasse directly below the North Col. This is a small crevasse and could probable be crossed on the snow bridge directly below the ladder. With the ladder it's easier and safer. Tents of the Russian Team are visible. BGE reported the area was crevassed.
April 30
North Col Camp. Three tents were lost to the wind, fortunately, no climbers were hurt. The North Ridge can be seen rising beyond the tents. Camp 2 lies up the ridge. BGE climbed to Camp 2 on April 29, spent the night, and descended to ABC via the North Col on April 30.
April 23
Walking up the East Rongbuk Glacier to beginning of the fixed rope leading to the North Col. BGE spent the night of April 22 at the Col and descended on the 23rd.
