May 11 2009
Jet stream complicates first summit attempt
The team’s summit attempts have been postponed, due to weather changes. The weather window we were aiming for on the 11th and 12th of May got smaller, due to winds picking up as jet stream passed over the top of Mt. Everest. As stronger winds picked up in both the east and the west, the team and the rest of the IMG climbers (climbers with the mountaineering agency we’re partnering with) who were aiming for the same summit window decided to postpone the summit attempt and come back to base camp to wait for a more favourable weather window.
We took this opportunity to stay at Camp 2 (6,500m) for a couple of nights to optimize our acclimatization, and we’ll be keeping active at base camp with hikes to nearby mountains to stay fitting fit for the summit push. Word has it that there may be a weather window towards the end of May, we’ll keeping our eyes open for that.
Sure, it was a disappointment for the team that our first summit attempt has been foiled, but to put things in perspective, this expedition has been 5 years in the making – what is waiting for a few more days for the summit push?
5 responses so far
We’ve just got the news from CNA.
Ladies,
Stay focus, stay fit
Surely, God will make a way….
Bye, for now
Cheer up!!! Ladies. Please take good care!! There is a Chinese saying: 留得青山在, 不怕没柴烧. It means preserve your energy to give a good final push!! You can make it!!
God bless.
Better to be safe
Enjoy the majesty of the mountains in the meantime.
You\’ll make it to the summit soon enough
Hey, Cheer up! I’m sure the weather will change for the better and soon your will be able to make it to the top!
Enjoy the time now your spend in the mountain.
Wishing your all the best!
May God bless you all.
awaiting for your good news!
Am living my dream through you like many others.You inspire so many of us . Wish you the very best.Be safe and strong!
God bless.