Hi everyone, Just a quick note here to let you know that Bianca is SAFE. She and Paul came down from Camp 2 and through the icefall yesterday morning. It was so great to give them both a HUGE hug. Now that Bianca is down safely, we can finally say, she really made it! (And I … [Read more...] about Back to Basecamp and now in Kathmandu
Safe at Camp 4 + audio from Bianca
Bianca has messaged to say that she's back at camp 4 now. She said she feels pretty bad though. … [Read more...] about Safe at Camp 4 + audio from Bianca
Heading down, plus the summit radio call
Hi everyone, although the tracker hasn't been working on the descent, we heard news that Bianca, Pemba and Ngdu are well below The Balcony now. So they have the most dangerous parts behind them. It still might be slow going, depending on how many people are up there … [Read more...] about Heading down, plus the summit radio call
Summit Summit Summit!
We just got news that Bianca is at the summit of Mt Everest! Paul was able to speak on the radio to her and she sounded a bit tired, but over the moon! She said she feels good, but it’s extremely cold and very windy. She’s going to take some photos and get down as quickly as … [Read more...] about Summit Summit Summit!
At the Balcony – almost half way!
Hi all- Bianca just messaged in to say she is at The Balcony. This is one of the only flattish spots on the way, so everyone takes a short break here, maybe has a drink, and changes their oxygen for a new tank. It's not quite half way there, but pretty close. She seems to be … [Read more...] about At the Balcony – almost half way!