Sunday, May 16, 2004
Mountain Madness again:
Dispatch #38 - May 17, 2004
Summit Day 9:00 pm
The Mountain Madness team left the South Col. around 9 pm. They all seemed in good spirits but anxious for the unknown.
I just heard from Willie at the Balcony, which is amazing timing (five and a half hours). Gene, Murray, Undi Sherpa, and Mingme Sherpa are with him and are feeling strong. Gary and Phendon Sherpa turned around about a half hour ago. When I hear that they are back to Camp 4 I will send an update. The next time I will hear from Willie is when they are at the South Summit. With the time they are making I would expect that to be in four or five hours.
Dispatch #38 - May 17, 2004
Summit Day 9:00 pm
The Mountain Madness team left the South Col. around 9 pm. They all seemed in good spirits but anxious for the unknown.
I just heard from Willie at the Balcony, which is amazing timing (five and a half hours). Gene, Murray, Undi Sherpa, and Mingme Sherpa are with him and are feeling strong. Gary and Phendon Sherpa turned around about a half hour ago. When I hear that they are back to Camp 4 I will send an update. The next time I will hear from Willie is when they are at the South Summit. With the time they are making I would expect that to be in four or five hours.
