Mt. Everest Expedition: Another Night at Camp 2 Before Descending Back to Base Camp
The weather here at Everest Base Camp at 4:30 a.m. was snowing hard, so Dawa and Kaji decided not to carry loads to Camp 2.
Up at Camp 2 the snow was not so heavy, so Dave, Sara, Linden and Bill left toward the Lhotse Face at 7:15 a.m. After four hours and twenty-five minutes of uphill climbing Sara and Dave crossed over the 23,000-foot mark. Dave reports a great day of training, getting used to the steep terrain, and working with other teams on the face. This sort of familiarity will help them get to Camp 3 in good shape. The knowledge and technical expertise gained on these practice runs is invaluable. Linden and Bill turned around a bit before, and supported our two high altitude mountaineers back at C2.
While they were all together early that day, we had support from Lam Babu and Yubarj listening in on radio transmissions from Camp 2. One more night at Camp 2, then back to EBC for another rotation of rest.
Looking forward to seeing the team tomorrow.
Till next time,
RMI Guide Mark Tucker
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Bill and Sara: we have been following your climbing progress and exploits, and wish you good health and safety. We had a great time at the WCAT party and you were there in spirit; Forrest and Matthew regaled everyone talking about the early broadcasts and the fun of working with you. Best wishes; John, Shelby and Forrest Cobb
Posted by: John Cobb on
Hi Uncle Bill! We are rooting for you so we wrote you a little poem…..
There once was a strong guy named Bill.
He decided to climb a big hill.
He just wouldn’t stop
so he got to the top.
And wondered….that was a thrill?——Sophie wants you to read this line sarcastically :).
Posted by: Emma & Sophie McGahan on
Sabes!!! Hey its grace just letting you (and all your team) know that we love you! And i miss you so much…what you are doing is truly amazing and we all pray for you all everyday!!
Posted by: Grace Caswell on
just thinking of you guys and feeling the power of your training…. everything sounds just right! xoxoxox,lynn
Posted by: Lynn Crow on
Golf Team wins State!!! We surely do miss you, but to follow your journey is a blessing of our friendship with you. Bill Clarkson
Posted by: Bill Clarkson on
To Bill and Sara - communicated with Lisa last week and she told me how to send you all a message (am on the board at Westminster with her). I am so impressed with you two - and know how hard your journey is, but do hope that you all are having some fun. Have made it as far as base camp in Nepal - the majesty of the mountains is so amazing and I cannot imagine how difficult it can be to do those rotations to the other camps and then come back down again! I look forward to hearing all of the stories and wish you all such a wonderful trip. Weezie
Posted by: Weezie Sams on
Wow! Bill and Sarah-it is truly amazing to read your posts and hear your stories. Keep up the great work! Bill, we missed you greatly last night at the WCAT end-of-year celebration. But don’t worry, your voice was still there, loud and clear, enthusiastically calling the football highlights on the big screen. We imagine you doing play-by-play each step of the way up Everest: “and Sarah steps with her LEFT, and NOW… wait for it… she steps with her RIGHT!” and so on. Enjoy every moment! We miss you and all your energy! Good luck onward and upward.
Posted by: Daniel Searl on
Go get ‘em Bill and Sarah!!! All your hard work now will pay off during your summit bid!
How many of those tents at camp 2 are actually occupied? I didn’t realize there were so many climbers that high on the mountain. The altitude must be amazing!
Posted by: Penn McClatchey on
Way to go team! I can’t even imagine how tough it must be at that altitude! Keep up the great work and, as always, we are thinking of you all always!
Posted by: Martin on