Mt. Everest 2004: Mountain Madness Expedition 2004

Day 21: April 16

This is Sarah Henley reporting from Everest Base camp. This morning our Sherpas left base at five in the morning to carry loads up to camp 2. They were back at base camp by 1 pm - I told you they were fast! The rest of the team awoke when the sun hit their tents at camp 1. They said there were periodic winds but when it was calm it was quite warm.

Willie, Gary and Gene (who is apparently feeling better) headed out late morning for camp 2. Murray opted to stay at camp 1 for the day as he is feeling a cold come on. As a matter of fact, this cold seems to be going around. By now, the rest of the guys should be hiking back to camp for one more night there and then back to base tomorrow.

As for myself, I am heading out in the morning to do some of my own climbing for about ten days. In the mean time, Willie and the others will send dispatches when they can. Until then...

 

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