Following is information from the Summit Climb website posted 7 May, 2008:
"Today our liaison officer in basecamp told us that 50 Chinese are in camp 3 right now to push to the summit tonight. They hope to summit on the 8th. This means if they summit tommorow we can move around freely again.
Tomorrow ... the four Mallorys go to camp 1 and then camp 2. Eleven Summit Climb Sherpas are in camp 2 waiting to get the "go" to fix camp 3 ...We are only a little behind schedule and will catch up.
Slowly, through the following days, all members will go up and try to sleep in camp 3 at 7200 metres/23,600 feet. After this we will rest a final time in basecamp and try for the summit when the weather is good. Traditionally this is between the 20-25th of May, but we will see how the conditions are around that time.
We are working closely together with other teams and will make the route to the summit together.
Wishing the team all of the best for a safe and successful ascent!!
All our members all healthy and strong and everybody wants to climb higher on the mountain soon!"
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2 comments:
This is the best news yet; that you are all well. On the news we saw three torches being lit at the TOP by Chinese climbers which made it much more personal knowing that you would soon be on your way to the top too. We are all enthralled. We have a small 'Mallory Club' here at our home. M.& E.
Wow! Just received all the info. I'm blown away. What an amazing feat for a family to attempt. So sorry that Barbara could not be with them but I agree that the Mom is the inspiration for them. Congratulations to Laura, Adam, Allan and Dan. I feel priviledged to say I know you. We look forward to the presentation when you arrive saftely home.
Barb Molengraaf
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