
The final ascent onto the summit dome of Mera Peak. (Photo: Claire Smith)

A Himalayan sunrise viewed from Mera summit. (Photo: Huw Davies)

Dave conquers Mera as dawn is breaking. (Photo: Dave Marklow)

Chongba and Kaji celebrate with a San Miguel on the summit of Mera. (Photo: David Clarkson)

100% success! The entire group on the summit of Mera.
(Photo: Craig Smith)

The victorious party on the summit of Mera Peak, with Everest and Lhotse behind us. (Photo: David Clarkson)

The three Scots - Graeme, DC and Craig - on Mera summit. (Photo: Craig Smith)

On the summit dome of Mera. (Photo: Craig Smith)

A view north from the summit, of Cho Oyu and the Nuptse-Lhotse-Everest ridge. (Photo: Huw Davies)

On the summit of Mera Peak, looking east towards Kangchenjunga. (Photo: David Clarkson)

Huw in front of Everest on Mera summit. (Photo: Huw Davies)

Carey waves prayer flags on the summit. (Photo: Huw Davies)

Unpacking my camera on Mera summit, with Everest and Lhotse in the background. (Photo: Claire Smith)

Claire and Louisa on Mera summit, with Everest behind. (Photo: Huw Davies)

Me with Makalu and Chamlang behind. (Photo: Huw Davies)

Huw and me on Mera summit. (Photo: Claire Smith)

A panorama looking northwards from the summit of Mera Peak.
(Photo: Huw Davies)

Craig on his way down from the summit dome. (Photo: David Clarkson)

On the way down from the summit dome. (Photo: David Clarkson)

Looking back on the approach to Mera summit on the return journey. (Photo: David Clarkson)

Looking towards Kusum Kangguru during the descent.

A panorama looking northwest from the descent below High Camp.

Everest, Lhotse and Lhotse Shar from below High Camp.

A panorama looking northeast from the descent below High Camp.

Huw on the Mera Glacier during the descent, with Makalu and Chamlang behind him.

Huw on the Mera Glacier during the descent, with Everest, Peak 41 and Makalu behind him.

Everest and Lhotse on the horizon, with Peak 41 in the foreground to the right.

Looking down the Mera Glacier, with Everest disappearing behind the shoulder of Peak 41.

Chamlang seen from the Mera La, with the tents of the Mera La campsite visible below.

A snowcock at Khare campsite.