The first all-Black team to summit Mount Everest shares the best and worst moments of the 50-day journey

Monica HumphriesJun 7, 2022, 22:33 IST

The Full Circle Everest team in Nepal.The North Face and Full Circle Everest

The first, all-Black team, dubbed Full Circle Everest, successfully summited Mount Everest in mid-May.
Insider spoke to four members of the team about the journey's best and worst moments.

On May 12, the Full Circle Everest team made history as the first all-Black climbing group to summit Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. The achievement nearly doubled the total number of Black climbers who have summited the 29,032-foot mountain.

The Full Circle Everest team.The North Face and Full Circle Everest

On May 12, the Full Circle Everest team made history as the first all-Black climbing group to summit Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. The achievement nearly doubled the total number of Black climbers who have summited the 29,032-foot mountain.

Insider spoke to four members of the team, who shared intimate details about the journey. The trek encompassed two years of planning and 50 days to complete.

A Full Circle Everest team member crosses a ladder on Mount Everest.The North Face and Full Circle Everest

The group quickly became a family, the four members said in agreement.

Two Full Circle Everest team members.The North Face and Full Circle Everest

Campbell added that "the hours we wasted" were some of his favorite memories from the trip.

The team plays a game of cards.The North Face and Full Circle Everest

Team dinners at traditional Tibetan teahouses were Moore's favorite part.

Inside a Tibetan teahouse the team visited.The North Face and Full Circle Everest

Learning about Nepali culture from locals and their Sherpa guides was a highlight of their journey.

The Full Circle Everest team in Nepal.The North Face and Full Circle Everest

Expanding representation in the climbing community was another impactful part of the trip, according to the four team members.

The Full Circle Everest team at Camp Two on Mount Everest.The North Face and Full Circle Everest

Of course, reaching the peak of Everest was an achievement for two members, Green and Moore.

Climbers on Mount Everest.The North Face and Full Circle Everest

Returning to basecamp after reaching the summit was Green's favorite part.

Four members of the Full Circle Everest team.The North Face and Full Circle Everest

The trip wasn't without challenges. For Scott, the marathon-like nature of climbing Mount Everest was the toughest aspect.

The Full Circle Everest team climbing Mount Everest.The North Face and Full Circle Everest

Moore was surprised by the heat at the beginning of the expedition.

A hike in Nepal.The North Face and Full Circle Everest

The team expected long days and a lack of sleep, but it was still grueling.

A team member loads a hiking backpack.The North Face and Full Circle Everest

Facing illness, and the reality of how that affected his trip, was a mental and emotional hurdle for Campbell.

A Full Circle Everest team member hikes through snow.The North Face and Full Circle Everest

The summit is just the beginning, the team agrees.

The Full Circle Everest team in Nepal.The North Face and Full Circle Everest

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The first all-Black team to summit Mount Everest shares the best and worst moments of the 50-day journey

On May 12, the Full Circle Everest team made history as the first all-Black climbing group to summit Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. The achievement nearly doubled the total number of Black climbers who have summited the 29,032-foot mountain.

Insider spoke to four members of the team, who shared intimate details about the journey. The trek encompassed two years of planning and 50 days to complete.

The group quickly became a family, the four members said in agreement.

Campbell added that "the hours we wasted" were some of his favorite memories from the trip.

Team dinners at traditional Tibetan teahouses were Moore's favorite part.

Learning about Nepali culture from locals and their Sherpa guides was a highlight of their journey.

Expanding representation in the climbing community was another impactful part of the trip, according to the four team members.

Of course, reaching the peak of Everest was an achievement for two members, Green and Moore.

Returning to basecamp after reaching the summit was Green's favorite part.

The trip wasn't without challenges. For Scott, the marathon-like nature of climbing Mount Everest was the toughest aspect.

Moore was surprised by the heat at the beginning of the expedition.

The team expected long days and a lack of sleep, but it was still grueling.

Facing illness, and the reality of how that affected his trip, was a mental and emotional hurdle for Campbell.

The summit is just the beginning, the team agrees.