The Canada West Mountain School team has reached the summit of Mount Everest!

Rob Hill has reached the South Summit at 9 am on May 25th, Local Nepal time, while CWMS Guide John Furneaux along with Darrel Ainscough reached the main summit of Everest shortly after 9:15 local time. They were joined by Then Dorje Sherpa, Dawa Bhote Sherpa and Mingma Dhukpa Sherpa. Everyone is safely back down in Camp 4 and resting, re-hydrating and getting ready for the descent tomorrow back to Camp 2.

Congratulations everyone to a great climb! More details and pictures will follow when they have returned to Base Camp and are on their way out.
Brian Jones

Canada West Mountain School