On the trail between Lobuje and Gorak Shep. From left, Pumori, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse and the West shoulder of Everest
On the trail between Lobuje and Gorak Shep. Looking back south down the Khumbu Glacier
Just above Gorak Shep (5,140m). Pumori is left, with Kala Pattar (5,550m) beneath. Then Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse and Lho La, Everest's west shoulder and Nuptse
Gorak Shep (5,140m). Pumori is left, with Kala Pattar (5,550m) beneath. Then Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse and Lho La, Everest's west shoulder and Nuptse
Looking south down the Khumbu glacier, with Nuptse at left
Looking south from the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, beside Gorak Shep. A flock of birds soar on thermals driven by clouds seeping up the glacier
Looking to Gorak Shep and Nuptse, from the base of Kala Pattar
A classic vista from Kala Pattar just before sunset - from left, Khumbutse (6,665m), Changtse (7,553m), West shoulder, Everest summit (8,850m) and Nuptse (7,861m)
A classic sunset vista from Kala Pattar - from left, Khumbutse (6,665m), Changtse (7,553m), West shoulder, Everest summit (8,850m) and Nuptse (7,861m)
West shoulder and summit of Mount Everest (8,850m), from Kala Pattar
Nuptse (7,861m) from Kala Pattar
View south to Kangtega, Tamserku and Tawoche, from Kala Pattar
The big view at sunset from Kala Pattar
The big view at sunset from Kala Pattar
West shoulder, summit of Mount Everest (8,850m), and Nuptse (7,861m), from Kala Pattar at sunset
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