Mera Peak

Khumbu, Nepal · 2024

Six days above the Hinku Valley, climbing through rhododendron forests and glacier camps to the summit of Mera Peak at 6,476m. A first high-altitude expedition after months on the ground in Nepal.

Wide view of the Hinku Valley with morning light on distant peaks — Hinku Valley, Nepal

Vertical frame of a climber on a narrow snow ridge at dawn — Summit ridge, Mera Peak

Glacier camp tents under a star field and mountain silhouette — High camp, 5,800m

Expedition team preparing ropes at high camp before summit push — High camp, Mera Peak

First light breaking over the Himalaya from the summit approach — Summit day, 6,476m

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