09/06/2026
“Every light has a dream, and every step in the Khumbu Icefall during midnight takes them closer to that dream.”
The Spring climbing season on Mount Everest has officially come to a close. While it is a time of celebration for those who reached the top of the world, it is also a time of deep reflection, reverence, and mourning.
Our hearts are heavy as we send our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and communities of the brave climbers and Sherpas who lost their lives this season. They gave everything while supporting others to conquer their highest dreams. We hold their memory in the highest honor. Rest in peace to the fallen heroes:
🏔️ Lakpa Dende Sherpa
🏔️ Bijay Ghimire Viswakarma
🏔️ Phura Gyalzen Sherpa
Your bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten by the mountain or by us. 🕊️❤️
Amidst the heartbreak, we also witness miracles. We rejoice in the heroic and miraculous return of Dawa Sherpa (Hillary), who survived being missing for six grueling days on the mountain. We wish you a very fast and full recovery, Dawa. Your resilience is an inspiration to us all.
Huge congratulations to all the summiteers who safely made it back. As the tents are packed away and the mountains grow quiet again, our thoughts remain with the entire mountaineering community and the families of those we lost. 🙏🏔️
"Captured here: The middle of the Khumbu Icefall at midnight."