What happens if some members of the party need to turn back prior to reaching the summit?
There are always enough staff to split the party according to need and regroup later at the camp. Most people have no trouble reaching the highest campsite. If some party members decide not to climb the final distance they can wait for the climbers to come back down the same way or take a lateral path to the descent route. However, if any member has to go down (ill health), then there will be an extra cost for an additional transfer as well as hotel, hospital costs that may be incurred.
