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The Norgay /Hillary Step was a 40 ft rock face located at approximately 8,790 m / 28,839 ft on the Southeast ridge of Mt Everest. It was half way between the South summit and true summit 8,849 m / 29,032 ft . It was the last real challenge before reaching the summit. The step has been significantly altered or collapsed by the 2015 Nepal Earthquake and is now a gentler snow slope. You can see the South Summit and the 3,500 m drop down into the Western Cwm. Although not technically difficult the extreme altitude and conditions make this part of the climb a real test.

Between turquoise lakes and timeless mountains, Gokyo feels like a place beyond this world.
At 4,700 meters, the air is pure, the silence is absolute, and the giants of Everest, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu rise all around you.
Reaching this valley isn’t just a physical challenge — it’s a spiritual journey, each step bringing you closer to the sky.

📍 Gokyo Valley, Nepal
🎒 Part of the Everest Base Camp route via Cho La Pass

Cho La Pass (5,420 m) — one of the most stunning and demanding high passes in the Everest region.
It connects Gokyo and Dzongla, crossing glaciers and ridges at over 5,000 meters.
A raw Himalayan experience — where ice, wind, and silence meet your limits.

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