Adrian Ballinger: Home from Everest

After 100% success on Mt. Everest’s North Side for the Alpenglow Expeditions crew, Adrian and Sam connect in person to recap the season. The news section covers the New York Times article, For Female Climbers, Dangers Go Beyond Avalanches and Storms, discussing the recent credible accusations of sexual harassment of female climbers by Elite Exped’s Nirmal Purja (Nimsdai). After touching on season news from the South Side, the two dive into the Alpenglow team's experience on the North Side, including the great fortune they had with crowds, as well as challenges created by weather and their delayed timeline due to permitting.