Sir Ranulph safely back in Base Camp
April 28th, 2008 at 1:56 pm |
Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Team Marie Curie have arrived back in Base Camp after a three night trip to Camp 2.
The acclimatisation trip proved to be a tough one. Because of the altitude, even completing the simplest of tasks, like bending over to pick something up, leaves you out of breath. Many climbers develop what is known as the Khumbu Cough, a dry, tickly, hacking cough that is difficult to shake.
The coughing, combined with the sound of the wind ripping across the tents, the endless avalanches, and ice shed from the surrounding seracs (ice towers), means getting a good night’s sleep is one of the biggest challenges.
The team left Camp 2 at 7am this morning and arrived safely in Base Camp after negotiating the constantly shifting and collapsing Icefall.
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April 28th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Hi Ran, Kenton, Rob, Dave and Liz,
I got back safe to UK after a eventful trip. Thanks for making my time on Everest such and enjoyable and fulfilling one. I will keep a close watch on your progress every day and wish you all the best for a great success.
Please give my best wishes to Mike, Andre, Ray, Greg, Nadir and the rest of the summit teams.
Best of luck
John Dunn
April 28th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Dear Ran,
So pleased everything is going to plan.
We are willing you on!
Love from us all,
Rosalie
April 28th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Hi there Robert hope you all manage to relieve the symptons of
Khumba Cough, time to sleep well now, you will soon be starting all over again. Everyone sends their love. Mum & Dad xxx
April 28th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Hope you all manage to sleep well. Have been logging in every day to watch your progress. What an inspiration you are. I hope the weather holds out. All the best from Wales.
April 29th, 2008 at 1:09 am
Hi Ran,
Keep up the good work. We can’t wait for a first hand account.
April 29th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Hi Rob, just wishing you and your mates congrats on a safe return to BC. Whereas I have never experienced the disturbances of sleeping at camp 2, I can only image that our baby Skylar makes sleeping at sea level perhaps equally fitful:-).
Best to you and team.
Tim
April 29th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Hello Ran,
Just to let you know that we are thinking of you and the team. Glad that all is going well. The boys are following your progress with great interest. Good luck with the next stage.
With our love and prayers,
Rachel.
May 1st, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Kenton
Don’t forget to bring Jazzy back a present, and make sure you get some practice in for this year’s cricket match!
Oh – and congratulations matie!
Rich