Mera & Island Peak 26th April 2025 Expedition News

Leader : Chris Mothersdale

15th May 2025 - Summit Success on Island Peak!

This monring, Chris, Laura & Allan reached the summit of Island Peak at 7:10am local time. Paul decided to stay at Chhukhung while the rest of the team made their summit bid. After a long day, the team are now all back in Chhukhung and will descend to Pangboche tomorrow.

12th May 2025 - Team in Chhukhung

Today, the team have crossed the mighty Amphulapsa Pass and are enjoying the luxuries that only a teahouse can provide after several days camping.

9th May 2025 - Summit Success on Mera Peak

Chris has called in to say they summited Mera Peak at 7:30am local time. For those just climbing Mera Peak, they have now descended down to Khare. For the rest of the group staying on for Island Peak, they have now reached Kongma Dingma.

5th May 2025 - Team in Khare

Today, the team have trekked up to Khare. The team were saddeneed to see Phil head back to Kathmandu this morning after persistent abdominal paines, but wish him a speedy recovery.

Below are a selection of photos from the last few days trekking.

2nd May 2025 - Team at Khola Kharkha

Another relatively short day today taking just over 5 hours to reach Khola Kharkha.

1st May 2025 - Team at Cholem Kharkha

Today, the team journeyed from Nashing Dingma to Cholem Kharka, traversing a trail that began beneath the canopy of jungle. As they climbed higher, the lush vegetation gradually gave way to sweeping alpine tundra, revealing a wild and expansive mountain landscape. Below are some photos from the group.

30th April 2025 - Team in Nashing Dingma

The team have trekked to Nashing Dingma today. Phil sent the photo below of the view they woke up to this morning.

29th April 2025 - Trek to Pangoma

Today the team have trekked to Pangoma. This days trek leaves you with a feeling that you are leaving the moutnains behind you as you move more into the foothills, before heading up into the Hinku valley.

28th April 2025 - Arrival at Lukla

After an early start with a drive from Kathamndu to Ramechhap, the team eventually made the flight to Lukla.They will now start their 8 day trek to Khare, the last village before Mera Peak base camp.

25th April 2025 - Departing for Nepal

Tomorrow, the team will make their flight to Kathmandu, arriving on Sunday. Weather permitting they will take the domestic flight to Lukla on Monday, where they will start their 9 day trek to Mera Peak base Camp.