Mt. Everest Expedition: Resting and Eating at Base Camp
The weather at Everest Base Camp is cloudy but the temperatures are nice. We have heard that more climbers have successfully reached the top of Mt. Everest.
Kaji and Dawa after going to the South Col yesterday have comeback to Base camp. Lam Babu has also returned to Base Camp from Camp 2.
Tsering and Yubarj plan on carrying loads to the South Col tomorrow early morning early if the weather allows.
Speaking of weather, the forecast for lighter winds has been adjusted to more moderate speeds, we have heard of a number of teams adjusting their summit schedule to a later date. Everyone is looking for that perfect weather window. Some teams are in position for summit attempts tonight and tomorrow night.
Our team at Base Camp continues with the resting and eating routine. We are working hard to fatten up Dave, Linden, Sara and Bill. We had a few friends over today to throw some horseshoes. The focus now is keeping track of the forecasts and monitoring resting patterns. How much simpler could life get.
RMI Guide Mark Tucker
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Guys…. my two favorite things resting and eating… but I do know you both can not wait for some your mom’s/wife’s home cooked meals ... Stay strong and we are all thinking and praying for you! love. Stacey
Posted by: Stacey on
Sara and Bill,
WOW, I absolutely love seeing these pictures. Funny how it does make me think “Anything” I am doing here is so trivial compared to what you all are doing. Stay Strong like you are… fatten up, (ha)and we will pray for low winds and good weather. lots of love and prayers. Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Bremer on
Work hard on fattening up the team! The blogs are wonderful and so descriptive. It’s amazing how many teams are going for the summit. Get rested and stay strong. Much love.
Posted by: Mom / Grandma on
Good luck on the climb! I remember you guys from the Mt. Elbrus climb last year!
James from San Francisco.
Posted by: James on
Wildcats are on a roll!!!! Girls LAX beat Milton on Saturday. Will play in State Championship on Saturday AT HOME vs HIES. HIES won in a big upset. Senior girls will compete at 5pm after they have Graduation at 8:30am. VERY EXCITING! Will blog results! Boys Varsity Soccer won against Cross Keys 3-0 last night (Wednesday) and will play in the State Championship Match on Saturday night at 8pm vs GAC - at GAC. Big week for the Wildcats!
Tonight was Senior Honors Night and Senior Celebration Party. We have Baccalaureate tomorrow night and Graduation on Saturday morning. While Lee is enjoying all the senior celebrations - Grace and Sarah are still getting up normal time and going to regular school—- much to their chagrin.
LOVE the photos and the constant updates! We continue to pray for your safety—-and will now add good weather.
Hellos from all the Caswell family!!!! Go Sara Go!!!
Posted by: Nancy Caswell on
vacation time, huh—food and fun. so, who’s winning horseshoes—bill or sara? any yahtzee tournaments going on? enjoy the time together before the climb. rest, be careful, and we’re here rooting for you.
Posted by: aunt mary on
Sara and Bill,
We are thinking of you non-stop and are so impressed by your strength and courage. We ran today in Austin in a massive thunderstorm, pelted by hail, and we just kept saying, “This is NOTHING compared to what Sara and Bill are going through!” Stay strong and be safe. We love you and can’t wait to see you back down at sea level!
XOXOXO
The Moms
Posted by: karen,sue,linda,archie,mom on
What an incredible coincidence—I too have been focusing on eating and resting!!! A half a world and 16,500 feet lower and we are doing the same thing!!
Fantastic pics and great news about all the other teams going for the summit! Keep with the plan and stay focused! Great job everyone!
Posted by: Martin on
SAY!!! hahahhaha im laughing so hard when the blog read “we had some friends over today to throw some horseshoes”- because for some reason its funny to think of yall on a mountain just casually inviting friends to your tent im guessing?! :) Also hows your hip doing?? Im thinking bout you and hoping sooo badly with this week it will feel good once you get a lot of rest! Your pictures while i guess ‘ascending on the last rotation’ look soo amazing you look like such a hero! The year’s winding down getting more and more stressful just btdubs, miss you keeping me sane!! Girls Lax going to state on saturday vs Holy Innocents, whoop whoop!!! Graduation is also saturday, Big day! Keep up the good work and know we’re thinking bout you & miss you like crazyyyy!!!!! rest up!! love you!! <3 Kmy
Posted by: katherine on
Way to go Linden- the Kili girls are cheering for you. If you have a chance to answer a tech question, awesome pic of you and Sarah on the last rotation- but are you just using ascenders or are you roped into your harness as well?
Posted by: Elsie Bemiss on