Back Down to Camp 3

Back Down to Camp 3

May 25, 2014 Early email from Sharon to their children…. Call from Mingma at 6 Dad is at Camp 3(hi camp) He will go to ABC tomorrow All is GOOD Since it is nighttime now he will sleep and continue when he wakes up (My words)...
At The Summit!!

At The Summit!!

May 24, 2014 Mingma, Bill’s Sirdar, just called to let us know Bill reached the summit at 9:45am Nepal time. Pray for his successful decent. So excited! Bill’s Family
Calling from Camp 3

Calling from Camp 3

May 23, 2014 Click here to listen to new audio report After posting this audio, Bill called his wife and said he is almost out of battery on his phone so we are not sure when we will hear from him (he will get an earful later about that). He will leave for the summit...
Waiting to hear summit news

Waiting to hear summit news

May 23, 2014 Last night (Friday, May 23rd) Bill’s wife Sharon reported “Just got a phone call from Mingma, which made my heart skip a beat or two, he is the Sirdar for Bill’s expedition. I guess he will be the one calling me from this point. Bill is...
Back Down to Camp 3

North Col – Camp 1

May 22, 2014 Click here for new audio report This video of the north side route is interesting to watch at this point in the trip (also found in the gallery of this website)   (best to view in full screen mode)
Summit Plans

Summit Plans

May 18, 2014 Click here to listen to new audio report Keep in mind as he mentions the dates in his plans, there is a significant time difference between the US and Mt Everest. (15 hours ahead of California)
Life At Chinese Base Camp

Life At Chinese Base Camp

May 14, 2014 Click here to listen to new audio report       Mike Fagin’s Weather Report Night temperatures start off at – 13 F (-25C) early in the period then go up to -6 F  (-21 C) later Short term summary Wednesday  May 14 to Sunday   May 18 If...