Hi everyone, Just a quick update to let you know that Bianca and Paul reached camp 2 today. They said the weather hasn’t been great - lots of snow, quite windy and it was very cold last night. But during the day it was quite relaxing band warm in the tent. Despite the … [Read more...] about Bianca and Paul at Camp 2
Resting at Camp 1
Hi everyone! I've just heard from Paul and Bianca on the satellite and they are resting at Camp 1 today to help with acclimatisation. Right now they are enjoying a very warm tent! Meanwhile, Kerry and I have just flown over from Melbourne and arrived in Kathmandu. We're about … [Read more...] about Resting at Camp 1
Bianca & Paul are at Camp 1
After a long climb up, Bianca and Paul have reported in by satellite message that they are both safe at Camp 1. Paul said that Bianca was doing very well but he felt pretty tired. I'm sure they'll both be ready for a well-earned rest now! … [Read more...] about Bianca & Paul are at Camp 1
Bianca & Paul are through the icefall
Hi everyone - Fiona here, Bianca's mum! I've just heard from Bianca and Paul via a text message on their satellite device that they are through the dangerous part of the icefall. Right now, they are at 5910m and having a rest. Still a bit of a way to go to get to Camp 1 … [Read more...] about Bianca & Paul are through the icefall
Bianca’s last training
Hi everyone - this is Fiona here, Bianca's mum. I really can't believe that the time has almost come and Bianca and Paul are leaving tomorrow! There's still a lot to organise with gear being packed and lots going on at work for Paul to finalise, but hopefully that will get … [Read more...] about Bianca’s last training