First night at Camp 2
April 26th, 2008 at 11:14 am |
By lunchtime today Team Marie Curie had made it into Camp 2. They set off this morning from Camp 1 and walked up through the Western Cwm in the heat to Camp 2.
This will be the first night for the team at Camp 2. With a cook and a mess tent, Camp 2 (often also referred to as Advance Base Camp) is a bit of a staging post and once acclimatisation is complete, Camp 1 will be stripped out and the team will move straight from Everest Base Camp to Camp 2.
Sir Ranulph’s team is a small unit – but they share Base Camp facilities and logistics with several other small teams. To avoid over-crowding at any one camp a careful system is put in place, ensuring that these facilities are not over-stretched.
In this video Kenton Cool, Expedition Leader, talks from Base Camp to explain the ‘rolling system’ employed for acclimatisation on the mountain.
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April 26th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Dear Sir Ranulph and team,
Great luck climbing Everest and we hope you come back safely. We’ve climbed a mountain and pretended it was Everest.
From Ella, Jake and Theo
(age 7, 7 and 4)
April 26th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Hello Ran, We went to see Anton today,the 26th, and he and Jill were in very good spirits and we all wish you the very best for your attempt, and we will be following all the progress of you and all your team mates with all best wishes Jock and Nova
April 26th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
Dear Sir Ranulph Fiennes,
After hosting your good friends and Bill’s Cousin Jill and her husband Bernard Firman of Exmoor for three weeks here in Texas, USA, we feel like we somewhat know you. For Christmas 2007 Jill gave us an autographed copy of your recent autobiography which we have so enjoyed. We wish you well on this major endeavor. Our prayers are with you and your team for a safe and successful climb. What an inspiration you are for all citizens of the world. Best of luck,
Deanna and Bill Bradshaw
April 27th, 2008 at 10:14 am
Hi Robert so good to follow daily all that is happening,to you and the team.Almost like being there. Good Luck to you all! All our love Mum & Dad xx
April 27th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Hi Guys
It’s great following the progress of the expedition and it almost feels like I’m still there!!!! Like big brother, I’ll continue watching and hope you all have have an enjoyable and safe climb.
Onwards and Upwards as they say and I look forward to a reunion with you all in the near future to toast your success!!
Hope Rans’ UNO luck has improved and hope for a rematch soon.
Take care and best of luck, Natalie xxxxx
April 28th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Dear Sir Ranulph Fiennes,
We are sponsoring you by selling fruit smoothies in our school at playtime this week. We all wish you best of luck, you look like you are having an amazing time. We have been following your expedition and have been inspired to write our own story about your adventure in our Literacy lesson. We all hope you raise the £3 million you are aiming for and are happy to contribute.
From Year 4
(aged 8 to 9)
April 30th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Hi Rob,
Have been following your progress daily. Good luck with the climb – go safely.
Neil Bradbury