BC to Camp 2 and higher   
15-17 May 2005

BC to Camp 2 and higher

A couple of days ago we began what we hope will be our summit attempt, On the 16th we traveled from BC to Camp 2. The trip turned out to be a very

Off in the Morning   
14 May 2005

Off in the Morning

Today is one of those strange days with lots to do and yet nothing really important is on the agenda. This morning after a leisurely breakfast we enjoyed a

The Waiting Game   
12 May 2005

The Waiting Game

Home Sweet Home, no, this isn?t it but it?s all we?ve got so as the days pass by and blend one into another, we do things like lay in our tents, eyes closed,

Staying Entertained   
9 May 2005

Staying Entertained

Yesterday Trixie, Jedi Yak Master and I took a hike up to Pumori Base Camp. It is located a couple of miles back down the Khumbu valley away from Mount Ev

?I am boring?   
6 May 2005

?I am boring?

One of our Sherpas, who?s English is actually quite good, announced ?I am boring? today. He meant that he was bored of course and that probably goes for most of

Up, Up, and Away   
2 May 2005

Up, Up, and Away

Well howdy there! Sorry we have been away from the daily updates of our groups? ascent up to Camp 3?we have been suffering from a little bit of a power sho

Condolences   
01 May 2005

Condolences

?We come to climb on Mt. Everest but only occasionally the ?Mother Goddess of the Earth? grants us the permission needed to take the opportunity to stand upon her

Camp 2 in the snow!!!   
30 April 2005

Camp2 ? in the snow!!!


Today and most of yesterday were spent hanging out in Camp 2. The weather here is not the greatest for climbing and so we have not set up tents a