One Giant Leap

May 14 2009

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Weather Lets Up – Everest Summit, Here We Come!

After a bout of turbulent weather which saw Everest Base Camp covered in 7cm-thick snow, the weather finally looks set for a summit window.
 
The last couple of days saw the entire Khumbu region, including surrounding towns like Pangboche and Pheriche experience high precipitation and winds. Even though this is not entirely weather to celebrate about, we remain hopeful here at Base Camp – because every inch of snow is an indication of the jet streams passing over us and the coming of good weather.
 
We’re sticking to the two summit-team strategy for this push so that we have higher chances of success. The first summit team will set off on the morning of 15th May, while the second summit team will head off a couple of days later. Hopes burn bright within the team, and we’re going to give this our best shot!

11 responses so far

11 Responses to “Weather Lets Up – Everest Summit, Here We Come!”

1. sujata dwivedion 15 May 2009 at 8:25 am 1

   Am living my dream through you like many others.You inspire so many of us.Be strong and safe. God bless
   sujata

2. Nicholas Yapon 15 May 2009 at 11:33 am 2

   Great!!

   Keep our fingers crossed….

   beautiful pictures….just wonderful

   Bye, keep going….

3. Chocolateon 15 May 2009 at 8:45 pm 3

   Great news!! Will pray for safety of your team!!

4. Errol Goodenoughon 15 May 2009 at 9:03 pm 4

   Get there, look down on us, come back home safely.
   God speed.

5. ho kong loonon 15 May 2009 at 10:14 pm 5

   The window of opportunity beckons.
   Singapore wait with great anticipation for you to set foot on Everest peak.
   Go for it gals. Jia you!

6. Graceon 16 May 2009 at 1:35 pm 6

   hey gals, i hope to hear you say ‘”mission accomplished” and hope the environs will be conducive for a good climb. cheerio.

7. samkhoon 16 May 2009 at 6:37 pm 7

   Hello Gals, Keep it up…
   Everyone here in Singapore will pray for you. Jia you.
   Joanne DA JIE jiayoujiayou(’___’)

8. Bob Nashon 17 May 2009 at 12:19 pm 8

   Good luck to you ladies! As a Brit in Singapore I want you to know that you inspire all of us who live on this little island.

   I love the quote:

   “A ship is safe in a harbour …. but that is not what ships are for!”

   You all embody the spirit of adventure in those words.

   So good luck as you leave the harbour to achieve your dreams and come back safely to harbour afterwards!

   best wishes

   bob

9. DDon 17 May 2009 at 4:50 pm 9

   cool! praying for safety and success!

10. Steveon 18 May 2009 at 1:31 pm 10

    Hi! Jane, Yi Hui, Esther, Li Hui, Peh Gee and Joanne.

    May the God give all of you the strength, energy, stamina and determination to conquer the Mt. Everest of your dream (my dream too). Be the weather is clear, equipments and gears are function well on the journey to the peak, God will protects all of you. Once again, let cheers for the victory ahead.

    Come home safely and ‘Jia-Yu’.

11. NATASon 20 May 2009 at 9:05 am 11

    Congratulations!!

    Ladies, you have done SINGAPORE very very proud

    Thanks for your super effort to bring GLORY to this Red Dot

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