Sir Ranulph – on his way back to Base Camp
May 24th, 2008 at 10:32 am |
Having abandoned his summit attempt due to exhaustion Sir Ranulph Fiennes is now heading down to Base Camp.
At 12.45am (Nepalese Time) this morning Sir Ranulph Fiennes arrived back at the South Col suffering from extreme exhaustion. He left Camp 4 to head down the mountain this morning.
At 1.30pm Sir Ranulph radioed down to base camp from Camp 2 to ask permission to return all the way down to Base Camp.
Sir Ranulph is expected in Base Camp late afternoon today.
This video was shot yesterday – and was brought down the mountain by a Sherpa at lunchtime. It shows Sir Ranulph making his way up to Camp 4.
Keep posted for Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ first exclusive interview…
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May 24th, 2008 at 10:58 am
well done Ran.get back safely.we’re all proud of you!
May 24th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Our son Justin Smith is on his way up, due at Base Camp to-morrow 25th May with Charity Challenge – you Sir Ranulph are an inspiration to all mountaineers Good Luck
May 24th, 2008 at 11:10 am
I am not the least bit disappointed that Sir Ranulph didn’t summit. It takes a brave man to turn around, having not reached his goal, but to then return home safely to his family in one piece. Thanks for the great coverage of the attempt. Well done to the whole team x
May 24th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Ran – just before you decided to turn back I started to walk back down myself! See you soon mate. Well done.
May 24th, 2008 at 11:41 am
The main thing is you tried. Safe return to you all, its been fantastic coverage.
May 24th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Ran, you are amazing to have got so far. We are immensely proud of you – with this challenge you have achieved more for so many than most. It is more courageous to turn back than to struggle on. We send so much love and well done to you all.
May 24th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Ran, well done you to have the courage to turn back, great wisdom, our whole family loved spending time with you in Ballater many many years ago with YPO, we often wondered if you are the one responsible for their thirst for adventure… God bless you
May 24th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
3 cheers to Sir Ran.
What a bloke!!!
May 24th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Sir Ranulph – there are very few real heroes nowadays but you are top of the list. Your real achievement lies in the number of cancer sufferers you will help with the money you have raised.
Many congratulations to a King amongst men
May 24th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Ran
I am so glad you turned back.The whole of Marie Curie Cancer Care salutes your extraordinary courage and thanks you for the priceless funds that your climb has helped to raise..
Tom
Tom Hughes Hallett
Chief executive
May 24th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Ran so sorry to hear that you decided to turn back. THAT is the sign of a brave man. What you have achieved is absolutely amazing, take care, all of you, come home safely. We have given another donation, in recognition of all you have done. God Bless you all.
May 24th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
You are truly inspirational, well done for having got so far, sending you our best wishes
May 24th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Well done you have done more than most an inspiration
May 24th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Well done Sir Ran,
Im 20 odd years younger than you and I was exhausted just watching you, u are truly an inspiration and a legend,
better to come home safe than not at all,
theres always next time,
safe journey home
May 24th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
There is honor in effort, no shame in knowing current limitations…Your past speaks for itself. What is the status of the rest of the team? Thanks for the inspiration. Steve Bixler
May 24th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Your next book is entitled Third Time Lucky. Don’t sulk, kick arse and do it all again. We love you Ran, you are a great inspiration to us all. God Bless. Have a good rest dear friend.
May 24th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Dear Sir Ranulph,
You are our hero.
We are climbing Mont Blanc with Kenton from 8th-13th June 2008, to raise £10,000 for children with cancer and leukaemia.
We heard you talk at the R.G.S.last year and you are our inspiration.
Kenton and team, well done we’ve followed your every step and its been fascinating.
Wishing you all a safe return.
Amanda and Cat xxxx
May 24th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Great job Sir Ran…better to be safe. Is the rest of your team with you? Or did any of them choose to continue to the summit?
May 24th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
May 24, 2008 Minnesota, USA
Well done Ran our family has been praying for you to do your best and return safely. We are happy to donate to your cause!
May 24th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
a fantastic achievment, we are all very proud, well done for what you achieved and for recognising you needed to go back for youre family!!
May 24th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
We wish we had half of the courage Ran has to attempt Everest. A brilliant effort. Hope Marie Curie has raised loads of money from this.
May 24th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
My absolute hero,Sir Ranulph you are the most inspirational man,your guts & determination, your strength, your impeccable accent, your handsome face! If only there were more men like you, the world would be a better place. Your family must be incredibly proud and your daughter has the honour of telling people that her father is the great Sir Ranulph Fiennes!!
You have achieved so many great things in your life and this amazing climb is yet another one. Bloody well done. xxxx
May 24th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
What an achievment! back in one piece! Many congratulations! Looking forward to seeing you on 1st July at the Marie Curie welcome home. Nicola
May 27th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Congratulation of your climb. You deserve a medal
Margaret Adams