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.

Me stepping onto the summit of Everest, with Makalu the world's fifth highest mountain in the background
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