Bianca and Paul are safely through the icefall and resting at Camp 1. It took longer than they’d expected as they were behind a big group and it took a long time to cross the big ladder (5 ladders tied together). Anyway they are through the dangerous part now and will make … [Read more...] about Through the icefall
Left Basecamp for the Summit Push
This is Fiona writing here - and it will be for a while now (unless Bianca somehow finds wifi at camp 2!). Bianca and Paul have now left Basecamp - at about 1:20am. They're now heading up through the icefall. They'll have a break at camp 1, but then continue onto camp 2 where … [Read more...] about Left Basecamp for the Summit Push
Resting at Camp 2
Hi all, Fiona here... coming to you from Kathmandu as I'm on my way to Everest basecamp to meet up with Bianca and Paul soon! They don't have any internet but I've had messages and photos sent from them via satellite and they say that they both feeling good and strong. Paul's … [Read more...] about Resting at Camp 2
Camp 2!
Hey everyone 👋 Fiona here again. Just a quick note to let you know that Bianca and Paul are safely at Camp 2. They left around 1am and got to Camp 1 in good time ~ 5 hours. After a break there, they decided to continue up to Camp 2 and arrived there before midday. That way … [Read more...] about Camp 2!
Acclimatising on Lobuche
Hi all - this is Fiona here, Bianca's mum. Just a quick update to let everyone know that Bianca is currently up on Mount Lobuche (specifically Lobuche East), where she, Kristin and Pemba have gone to acclimatise further. There's no internet there but both Paul and I are able … [Read more...] about Acclimatising on Lobuche