Well I am back at EBC in one piece from the summit of Everest, rather weather-beaten and skinny but a very happy man.
I am only doing a quick post today – I need to write something much longer to do justice to the incredible experiences of the week-long summit attempt, and I’ve also got some beautiful pictures from up high to share. I will do this within the next few days for those that are interested.
It was an utterly extraordinary experience. As Alix wrote, I reached the summit of Everest (8,850 meters) at 7.14am local time on the 21st May and spent almost an hour on the roof of the world. I was back at the South Col (7,960 meters) at 11.45am, and ended up descending all the way to Camp 2 (6,400 meters) the same day, which was totally exhausting. On the 22nd May I remained in Camp 2 as no one who descended that day from Camp 4 wanted to push through the Icefall to Base Camp that day, so I finally descended through the Icefall for the final time with the group yesterday morning. I have been recovering ever since.
I will write a proper post along with some of the amazing photos I took within the next few days.
For now here is a picture of me on top of the world.
Over and out from a very happy me at EBC.
PS Vix – Chris made the summit on the 23rd May and is currently at Camp 2! He will be back in Base Camp tomorrow.
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