Everest Base Camp Trek & Lobuche: Wedel & Team Reach Lobuche High Camp
Posted by: Jess Wedel
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
Sunday, March 29, 2026 - 4:04 am PT
Big day today.
We made our move up to Lobuche High Camp — and the mountain wasted no time letting us know what we’re here for.
The route climbs steep, loose rock that demands your full attention with every step. No crampons yet, just patience, footwork, and a little faith in your trekking poles. Our first real test before the climb, and the team passed it with flying colors.
High camp is something else. Settle into tents, pack our summit packs and we’re about to have an early dal bhat dinner. There’s more snow here than I’ve ever seen and that will make for a fun snow climb instead of the typical steep and slabby rock.
Cross your fingers the cloud we are in lifts! The forecast tomorrow looks like the most sun of the trip so let’s see.
The mood tonight is that good kind of nervous. Excited chatter, quiet moments packing, a little bit of both happening in the same person at the same time. Summit day is close. We’re ready.
RMI Guide Jess Wedel
Comments (2)
The pictures are breathtaking! We hope you all are reveling in God’s infinite beauty. Prayers for your safety and health for the last big push of your adventure! We love you! GO TEAM!
Posted by: ChrisBoLillyGus Nicholson on
Wow! The moment you have waited for! Every once of strength, your purpose, stronger than fatigue!
So very proud of you. You look good in the pictures. Go team!! You are strong, able and incredible and you are doing it! INCREDIBLE!! Love Teri
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