Mt. Everest 2004: Mountain Madness Expedition 2004

Day 34:  April 29

This is Sarah Henley reporting from base camp.  Well, even thought this was a rest day it turned out being a fairly active day.  Gene, Gary and Murray took a hike down towards Gorak Shep. They were interested in moving their legs.  However,  it is nice to leave base camp for a change of scenery.  This place can definitely become to feel some what of a bubble.  While they were out Willie and Phenden Sherpa scouted around the lower part of the ice fall for a good spot to simulate the Hillary Step.  Apparently, they found a great area and fixed some ropes for the guys to practice tomorrow.  More on that later!

After lunch Willie, Gene, the Sherpas and I organized a bunch of food for camp 3 and 4.  The camp 4 food is set aside for their summit attempt.  Now everyone is resting in their tents listening to the snow fall.  Yes, it is snowing again!   It has been snowing most everyday for the past week and a half, mostly while I was gone.  Folks who have been here year after year say this weather is unusual.  Lets just hope it is getting it all out of it's system and things will turn around in May...

 

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