Mt. Everest: Hahn & Team Success to Camp 1
The 2015 Mt. Everest season has been a tough start with big snow storms here at base camp, but full steam ahead right now. The snow that kept us from moving up earlier has blossomed to some nice days. You would be amazed at the difference on the glacier since last week. Rivers running, pools forming and a route through the ice fall that has allowed a reasonable ascent to Camp 1, where the team is at this very moment. I just got off the radio with Dave and word is, all well. I was able to follow the team's climb up the ice fall with my tripod-mounted spotting scope. They were at times obscured from view by huge ice towers and the route taking them down into the depths of the glacier, out of sight, and then minutes later they would they pop back into view. Their training, adjusting to the altitude and experience at this sort of wild climbing paid off with what I can guarantee you was one of the most amazing and memorable days in these mountaineers climbing careers. So proud of this group as I watched them progress through the Khumbu Icefall working the mountain, assisting each other, and sticking together in pure style and grace. Way to go team!
RMI Guide and Everest Base Camp Manager Mark Tucker
Dave Hahn called in after reaching Camp 1 and his audio is posted below.
RMI Everest Expedition Leader, Dave Hahn, calling in from Camp 1.
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Comments (5)
Phantastic and best wishes to all of you!
You passed the first barrier and I hope you arrived safe in Camp 2! It´s really great to follow your climb!
Sunny weather and good health to everybody - Ute
Posted by: Ute Novak on
Dave & Team - absolutely fascinating following your journey. I wake up at 2 AM to read the blogs now. They are becoming very interesting—passing the icefalls and making high camp. :) Be safe.
Posted by: Mary on
Yeah team (including wonderful Sherpas), excellent work. Glad to hear Mark is checking on you from afar. I wondered how you were going to use that telescope. Hoping you have continued good weather and equally good luck. Love you all madly especially that Peter Rogers, Bonny
Posted by: Bonny Rogers on
great to hear PMR and team are well and “on the move”. Praying for good weather and safe travels…..
KN
Posted by: Ken Nelson on
HW: how exciting that you have made to camp 1! I remember how cold it was at the top of kili, so hard to imagine you will be sleeping at that altitude for days. All is well here. Best wishes for you and the entire team! FX
Posted by: FX on