Mt. Everest Expedition: Team Gets Ready to Move
Today was a well-earned rest day for all. But it was also a day of getting ready to go higher; carefully selecting food and gear for what we hope to be a three night stay at Camp One, above the Icefall. We've had a longer stay at comfy Base Camp than we'd expected, and so it will be a little tough committing to the normal discomforts of a camp in the snow at 20,000 ft, but in the plus column, we will be a little better acclimated than we might have been with an earlier foray to the Western Cwm. And we are eager to get on with the climb... Which is a big plus.
Our enthusiasm is tempered by the looming prospect of bidding a teammate goodbye. Larry Seaton has been climbing hard and pushing himself to extremes in the face of a number of physical setbacks. True to character, he isn't satisfied with staggering up Mount Everest at or beyond his limit... Larry has always been an asset to his climbing teams and won't chance being a liability to this one. He'll bow out and will head towards home in the near future. Obviously the team feels for Larry and regrets losing a key member, but we all applaud his prudent decision.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Comments (10)
Is Chhering Dorjee Sherpa with you at your camp? He has a friend from Castle Mountain, Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada (Marie Cameron) who is wondering.
Posted by: Chris McSweeney on
I miss you, Larry! Hope you are safe. You are smart for knowing your boundaries.
From,
Tina from Mt. Shasta.
Posted by: Tina on
Prayers for all of the climbers. If anyone has news of Larry’s whereabouts and condition, all of us in Napa Valley would greatly appreicate it.
Posted by: Amy M. on
Glad all are well at Camp 1. Any word on where Larry was when the quake hit and how he is doing?
Posted by: Ben and Cindy on
Larry
You are a great example, mentor and teacher. I really admire how you manage to stay so objective and realistic. Thank you!
Your friend and admirer,
Fred K
Posted by: Fred Klingbeil on
Larry, please be proud of all you have accomplished, you earned it…great to read the posts and see photos. Have a safe trip home to the Napa Valley. Take care.
Posted by: Sabrina Tanner on
Larry; So sorry to learn your news…Yet what a courageous decision nonetheless…Congratulation on what you accomplished…Waltero…(Reminds m-e of Aconcagua Jan 2012 - Have an Everest beer on me and know I’m good for it - With one of your prized cigars)
Posted by: Walter Glover on
That is a tough decision for a climber to make but a wise one. Good call Larry.
Dave & all - be safe.
Posted by: Mary on
Be well & safe! I love the adventure you bring w/these updates. They are bedtime stories.
Posted by: Adriana on
Wishing you guys a safe climb from an envious chair back home in Seattle! A few of us are watching for Melissa & RMI post’s so keep them coming!- Rich
Posted by: Rich Glidden on