Radios on the mountain
April 27th, 2008 at 10:22 am |
Safety on Everest is of paramount importance for every climber tackling the mountain. Like other teams, Team Marie Curie uses radios to stay in constant contact with the radio base station at Base Camp.
Team Marie Curie is moving as a tight knit unit up the mountain. While climbing through the Icefall there are two radios, one held by Kenton Cool and the other by Rob Casserley. When the team moves further up the mountain, each member will have their own radio.
Using radios in this way means that every member of the team is in constant contact with Base Camp – and should an emergency arise, the appropriate action can be taken immediately.
In the latest video sent to us from Base Camp, watch expedition leader Kenton Cool explain how the radio system works.
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April 28th, 2008 at 11:56 am
Thanks for all of the email updates.
Is Sir Ranulph still eating as many Mars bars as described in his books ??
Another question – I do wonder if drinking coffee on high altitude expeditions is such a good idea ? It dehydrates, and for headaches surely aspirin is better, in limited quantities ?
Well done everyone so far and all the best.
Neil B.
Lewisham,
London.