Kumu Glacier Expedition Challenges

The video tutorial covers the team's progress as they work their way up the Kumu Glacier, aiming to establish a route through crevasses to reach the Ly Face. The team is preparing ropes and organizing sherpas to fix lines on the Ly Face. They are taking a conservative approach due to limited fixed lines from the previous season. The video concludes with an update on their current altitude and plans for the coming days.

What is the team's initial goal as they move up the Kumu Glacier?

• To reach the summit of the glacier

• To establish a route through crevasses

• To set up a base camp

• To find a new path to the glacier

How many Sherpas are involved in fixing the L Face?

• 14 Sherpas

• 12 Sherpas

• 16 Sherpas

• 10 Sherpas

What is the main task of the Sherpas mentioned in the transcript?

• Carrying supplies to the camp

• Fixing lines on the Loif

• Guiding tourists

• Mapping the glacier

What challenge does the team face with the old fixed lines?

• They are too short

• They are not strong enough

• They are buried under snow

• There are not enough to clip into

What is the team's approach to dealing with the large crevasses?

• They are being conservative

• They are filling them with snow

• They are ignoring them

• They are using helicopters

When does the team expect the route to be fully fixed?

• In a few days

• In a week or so

• In a month

• By the end of the season