Everest. Western Cwm. 6,700m
Climbing the Khumbu Icefall.
Crossing crevasses.
Hauling instruments through deep snow and shifting weather.
This is Losing Their Cool, a high-altitude research expedition led by scientists from five UK universities.
Their goal: to better understand temperature conditions in the Western Cwm, one of the most extreme and fascinating environments on Earth.
The team installed weather stations, thermistor strings, and ice-core sensors at 6,700 metres, just below the Lhotse Face. Working in –10°C mornings and wind-blasted afternoons, every decision counted.
Buffalo kit went with them. Explorer Shirts and HA Salopettes were chosen for their simplicity, durability, and ability to adapt when conditions changed fast.
“The perfect balance of warmth and venting, whether we were climbing or stood still.”
We’re proud to support the team and the vital research they’re carrying out in the high Himalaya.
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