There is no risk of a climber or a crew member being lost or left behind because the entire climbing crew, including the guides and porters, will walk together in a group. The sole and best method of communication in an emergency is a satellite phone, which you can use to contact someone at work or a family member from a location without service. In order to be in constant contact with our climbers and team members, Outfitter Nepal is equipped with all manner of communications, including mobile and satellite phones. We utilize a satellite phone that is with the climbing leader for emergency communications because high in the mountains, mobile phones don't always work.