18th
Nov They were delayed for one day in
Lukla due to bad weather but the whole team are now safely back
in Kathmandu enjoying a shower, good food and a couple of lemonades!
12th
Nov Nigel turned around just short of
the summit after a valiant effort. The team are now on their way
back down to base camp. Well done to all the team.
11th
Nov Summit Success
At 9am this morning Ben, Ian, Alun & Lama Babu Sherpa reached
the summit of Ama Dablam closely followed by Stephen and Pasang
Nima Sherpa. Nigel and Phurdwa Sherpa were leaving a bit later and
are on their way to the summit. Due to the time difference we will
update again tomorrow when we know more about the group.
10th
Nov Malcolm & Adele have had to return
to Kathmandu but are fine and being well looked after. The rest
of the team are heading back up the mountain and all being well
we could see a summit attempt as early as the 11th November - Good
luck folks
7th
Nov The group have just returned to base
camp having spent time at Camp1 and climbed upto camp 2. They will
now rest at BC before moving up to camp 2.
3rd
Nov Ben called in today, they have made
their first carry to ABC at 5400m. Tomorrow they will move up to
ABC. They plan to spend a night at Camp 1 and then climb to Camp
2, visit Camp 2 and head back down. Everyone is feeling good and
looking forward to the days ahead.
31st
Oct Ben and the team have now reached
Base Camp and are settling into their new home for the next few
weeks. Everyone is well and enjoying the luxuries of the mess tent
complete with heating. They received a blessing in Pangboche and
in a couple of days will start to head up toward Camp 1. Reports
from other teams on the mountain seem to indicate that the route
is in good condition this year.
29th
Oct The team had a good day around Namche
Bazaar today, they walked up to Kumjung to visit the monastery,
breathe some thin air and stretch the legs. It was about a five
hour round trip and the team are going well.
Ben claims "The bakery in Namche gets better every time i visit.
Coffee and Apple pie....."
Pangboche tomorrow and base camp the day after, all on schedule
so far...
26th
Oct All the team have now arrived in
Kathmandu and are due to fly to Lukla tomorrow.
23rd
Oct Ben and the team will depart from
the UK on the 24th October.
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