Sir Ranulph leaves for summit
May 20th, 2008 at 6:18 pm |
This morning Sir Ranulph Fiennes, OBE, left Everest Base Camp for the summit of the world’s highest mountain. Team Marie Curie walked in darkness to the base of the Khumbu Icefall for the very last time.
By lunchtime the team had arrived at Camp 2, first port of call. Tomorrow will be a rest day before the team push on for Camp 3. Team marie Curie are expecting to summit at about 3am GMT on Saturday, May 24.
If Sir Ranulph reaches the top not only will he be the oldest Briton to reach the summit – he will also have achieved the ultimate grand slam of being the only person to have crossed both polar icecaps and reached the top of the world’s highest mountain.
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May 20th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Go on chaps! A great cause helped by some truly great Britons. Well done whatever the result just come back safely.
May 20th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Good Luck Team Marie Curie…..thoughts are with you and hope you guys make the summit and back again safely!
May 20th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
All the best to all the team members for the summit attempt. We in Hermanus, SA, are keeping up to date with your progress. Paultjie, you go boy!! We are proud of you.
May 20th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Good Luck Ran! I’m thinking of you and can’t wait to hear all about the great ascent when you come down! Lots of love and hugs, Debbie x
May 20th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
When you come ‘back to earth’ take a quiet moment and listen to the Robert Wyatt song – At Last I am Free. Slip in a quiet word with our maker as well and you have covered the bases. Sir, you are just magnificent. Regards from the Peak District, John C.
May 21st, 2008 at 6:21 am
A better script for climbing Mt. Everest could not have been better written for my son Tanner. He is in the company of greatness and as his father, I thank you for giving him this opportunity. I wish you a safe and memorable jouney. Our thoughts, prayers and admiration are with you. Steve Bixler
May 21st, 2008 at 7:48 am
Go for it, and safe return.
May 21st, 2008 at 8:40 am
You can do it Sir Ranulph. I know you can.
Best of luck Angela
May 21st, 2008 at 9:05 am
Best of luck to all of you, here’s to clear skies on the summit and a safe return. Dan x
May 21st, 2008 at 9:57 am
good luck to you all, get back safely.
May 21st, 2008 at 10:19 am
Here’s to a successful ascent. Good luck to all the team – come back safe and sound. Inspirational – I will be cheering you all on every step to the summit. Barry
May 21st, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Good trip lads and safe trip home.
May 21st, 2008 at 5:19 pm
dont stop till the top .good luck strong hearts.safe return
May 22nd, 2008 at 7:20 am
go on sir my teacher says that you can get to the top no matter
what i also think that, i am a child from sneyed green primary school we are learning about mount everest at school well were not we were learning about mt everest ages ago but we still like hearing about whats happening on it now.
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:57 am
Good luck have a great trip come down safe