May 21, 2013
The team took advantage of the break in the weather to push up the fixed lines to the 17,200' high camp. I don't have much other information, but they made good time and are nestled in at camp, hoping for a good day to go to the top. Today looks
May 21, 2013
After a day of rest at the South Col, our small team is leaving in one short hour for the to! It's not the best forecast, with winds of 20-25, but there are reports of only 30-40 people going tonight which allows a lot faster moving up and back. Manoj
May 20, 2013
Bernd Horsman called in a nice post, which was unfortunately the victim of the vagaries of satellite communication. It is not too intelligible, but I'll leave it up, as it's nice to hear his voice. The team pushed up a load of supplies and gear to the narrow ridge line
May 20, 2013
Grant Ritchie called in a very nice post, which contained some good news - the team moved up to 14,200', but also some sad news - they Tylers have descended to base camp and flew off the mountain. Ariel was exhibiting signs and symptoms of altitude sickness, and given the
May 20, 2013
I have just been talking with the guys at Camp 4 and they are saying the winds are blowing a steady 20+ with gust to well over 30. We have decided to put things are on hold for tonight. The plan now will be a rest day at the South
May 20, 2013
On the way! All our team is now in Camp 4 resting and getting ready for tonight. The weather is really quite good, probably nicer than in Base Camp, where it is snowing and sleeting this afternoon. We have 3 Sherpas supporting Manoj Vora for his summit go this evening.
May 20, 2013
Jacob called in a post that did not fully transmit over the temperamental satellite phone service available at such northern latitudes. I'll leave his brief message live for those who will enjoy hearing even a brief snippet of his voice. The team was finally able to move up out of
May 19, 2013
Steve checked in to give us an update on the team's waiting at the big basin camp at 14,200'. They've been here a couple of extra days, waiting on the weather to break. It seems as if the snow has let up, but it is still very, very windy up
May 19, 2013
Hi All, here is a quick update: our team is moving up to Camp 4 today. Summit teams are reporting very cold and windy conditions up higher, but below the South Col conditions are good. The forecast is looking very good and anticipate a summit go on the 21st, later
May 19, 2013
Brian called in a very nice and descriptive post about the conditions the team has been dealing with of late. Cold and wind!!! recording
