Hola a todos, Hace unas horas llamo Michael del campamento 4(8000 metros) llamado South Col. Esta muy feliz y a la ves totalmente agotado. El llego a la cima a las 09:00 am del 23 de mayo (Hora Nepal) que significa las 10:00 pm del 22 de mayo para nosotros. Le tomo 11 horas ascender a la cima y 5 horas bajar a Campamento 4. El esta descansando ahora, pero tienen planeado descender a campamento 2 mañana. Les informo apenas llega al campamento 2.----Ricardo----
Hello everybody, I spoke to Mike a few hours ago from Camp 4(26,300 feet) South Col. He is very excited about reaching the summit. He arrived at the summit at 09:00am local time (10:00pm Eastern standard) and is now at camp 4. It took him 11 hours to reach the summit and 5 hours to descend back to camp 4. He is now resting, but they plan on leaving for camp 2 tomorrow morning. I will let you know as soon as he arrives at camp 2.---Ricardo
Saturday, May 23, 2009
May 23 - Summit - Congratulations
Hola Amigos y Familia, MICHAEL MORALES ESTA EN LA CIMA DE EVEREST (8,850 metros). ---Felicitaciones --- Ya esta en su retorno a campamento 4 (South Col.) donde descansaran. La verdad es que estoy sin palabras. Abajo les copio el comunicado.---Ricardo---
Hello Friends and Family, MIKE IS ON THE SUMMIT OF EVEREST (29,035 feet). ---Congratulations--- He is now descending to camp 4 (South Col.) where he will rest. Right now I am speechless. Below is a copy of the post confirming his arrival.---Ricardo---
May 23, 2009 - More Summits!!!
Ok, here’s the rest of our summit results. I already reported that Lakpa, Kay and Chewang Nima, Stephen Coney and Mingma, Frank Slachman and Dawa Nuru, and Lori and Tsering Dorjee were the first ones to reach the summit of Everest this morning. Since then the following members and guides reached the top: Garrett, Michael Horst, Adam, Tom, Phil, Matt, and Michael Morales. Sherpas accompanying them were Thapkee (his second summit this season), Fura Kancha, Pa-Rita, Ang Sona, and Dawa Tsheri. This makes a total of 11 westerners and 10 sherpas. Congratulations to everyone. There are also a couple of names missing from this list. Vern was not feeling well and turned around and headed back to the South Col. Jeffrey James (JJ) made it to the South Summit, but turned around there. Both Chris and Frank H. also turned around along with their sherpas, Dorjee and Ang Passang. I’m still waiting for updates on how everyone is doing. The guides will be calling in from several locations as they head down. And of course I’ll let you know when everyone is safe back at the South Col.
Hello Friends and Family, MIKE IS ON THE SUMMIT OF EVEREST (29,035 feet). ---Congratulations--- He is now descending to camp 4 (South Col.) where he will rest. Right now I am speechless. Below is a copy of the post confirming his arrival.---Ricardo---
May 23, 2009 - More Summits!!!
Ok, here’s the rest of our summit results. I already reported that Lakpa, Kay and Chewang Nima, Stephen Coney and Mingma, Frank Slachman and Dawa Nuru, and Lori and Tsering Dorjee were the first ones to reach the summit of Everest this morning. Since then the following members and guides reached the top: Garrett, Michael Horst, Adam, Tom, Phil, Matt, and Michael Morales. Sherpas accompanying them were Thapkee (his second summit this season), Fura Kancha, Pa-Rita, Ang Sona, and Dawa Tsheri. This makes a total of 11 westerners and 10 sherpas. Congratulations to everyone. There are also a couple of names missing from this list. Vern was not feeling well and turned around and headed back to the South Col. Jeffrey James (JJ) made it to the South Summit, but turned around there. Both Chris and Frank H. also turned around along with their sherpas, Dorjee and Ang Passang. I’m still waiting for updates on how everyone is doing. The guides will be calling in from several locations as they head down. And of course I’ll let you know when everyone is safe back at the South Col.
Friday, May 22, 2009
May 23 - Summit
Hola a todos. Michael debe estar a menos de 100 metros de la cima. Acaban de anunciar que ya 4 del grupo están en la cima. Dicen que los demás están a mas tardar 45 minutos atrás. Estamos esperando la noticia sobre Michael. Les aviso apenas tenemos noticias.---Ricardo
Hello everyone, Mike should be about 300 feet from the summit. It was just announced that 4 members of the team are already at the summit. They say the rest are within 45 minutes. We are waiting confirmation on Mike. I will let you know as soon as possible.----Ricardo
Hello everyone, Mike should be about 300 feet from the summit. It was just announced that 4 members of the team are already at the summit. They say the rest are within 45 minutes. We are waiting confirmation on Mike. I will let you know as soon as possible.----Ricardo
May 23 - Summit Push
Hola a todos, bueno estamos en la parte buena. Salieron hacia la cima a las 10:00 pm hora de Nepal(11:00 am hora Panameña) y deben estar aproximadamente por la mitad del camino. Manténganse al tanto que los mantendré al tanto de los avances.------Ricardo
Hi everybody, here is a quick update. Mike’s team left camp at 10:00 pm Nepal Time(11:00 am eastern standard) and should be about half way to the summit. Stay tuned, that I will keep you inform of his progress.----Ricardo
Hi everybody, here is a quick update. Mike’s team left camp at 10:00 pm Nepal Time(11:00 am eastern standard) and should be about half way to the summit. Stay tuned, that I will keep you inform of his progress.----Ricardo
May 21 - summit day
Hola a todos. Son las 6:42 hora de Nepal. Mike se esta alistando para empezar el día mas largo de su vida. La salida se adelanto una hora (10:00 pm). En aproximadamente 2 horas empiezan. Manténganse al tanto que les avisare apenas salga para la cima(8,850 metros). -----Ricardo
Hi everyone, its 6:42 Nepal time. Mike is making his final preparation for the longest day of his life (this is the real 24). They have move up the departure time to 10:00 pm. We have about 2 hour to go, so stay tuned. I will let you as soon as he starts for the summit(29,035 feet).-----Ricardo
Hi everyone, its 6:42 Nepal time. Mike is making his final preparation for the longest day of his life (this is the real 24). They have move up the departure time to 10:00 pm. We have about 2 hour to go, so stay tuned. I will let you as soon as he starts for the summit(29,035 feet).-----Ricardo
Thursday, May 21, 2009
May 21 - Camp 3 to Camp 4 - Summit Push
Hola, Ricardo devuelta con otro boletín informativo. Antes de todo Michael esta bien y en buena salud. Salieron a las 7:30 am de campamento 3 (7,200 metros) donde continuaron subiendo la pared de Lhotse hasta llegar a campamento 4 (8,000 metros) en el South Col. Fueron 7 horas difíciles, pero sin ninguna clase de inconvenientes. Después de casi 2 meses en Everest y muchos meses de entrenamiento están en posición para iniciar el ascenso para la cima la cual esta programada para mañana 22, +/- 11:00 pm. Estén al tanto ya que les informare apenas salgan del campamento 4 (8,000 metros) para la cima (8,848 metros). Saludos, Ricardo
Hi, this is Ricardo, bringing you another update. First, I just spoke to Mike, he feels good and is in great spirit (very excited). At 7:30 am they left camp 3 (23,700 feet) and continue their ascent of the Lhotse face. They arrived 7 hours later at Camp 4 (26,300 feet) in the South Col. After almost 2 months on Everest and many months of training they are finally in position to make the summit attempt. If the weather holds, they should be leaving camp 4 (26,300 feet) at 11:00 pm on Friday the 22nd for the summit (29,048 feet). Check back soon, I will let you all know as soon as he has left camp 4 to attempt the summit. Signing off, Ricardo
Hi, this is Ricardo, bringing you another update. First, I just spoke to Mike, he feels good and is in great spirit (very excited). At 7:30 am they left camp 3 (23,700 feet) and continue their ascent of the Lhotse face. They arrived 7 hours later at Camp 4 (26,300 feet) in the South Col. After almost 2 months on Everest and many months of training they are finally in position to make the summit attempt. If the weather holds, they should be leaving camp 4 (26,300 feet) at 11:00 pm on Friday the 22nd for the summit (29,048 feet). Check back soon, I will let you all know as soon as he has left camp 4 to attempt the summit. Signing off, Ricardo
May 20 Camp 2 to Camp 3 Summit Push
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
May 20 – Camp 2 to Camp 3 – Summit Push
Hola, Ricardo devuelta con otro boletín informativo. Antes de todo Michael esta bien y en buena salud (mentalmente y físicamente). Salieron a las 7:30 am de campamento 2 (6.500 metros) donde atacaron la pared de Lhotse con mucha fuerza. Les tomo 9 horas muy difíciles ya que para acender la pared de Lhotse se necesita un alto nivel técnico, mucha fuerzas y mucho corazón. Ya están en Campamento 3 (7,200 metros) y están utilizando oxigeno para dormir. Están descansando para salir mañana temprano para campamento 4 (8,000 metros). Les escribo mañana con otro boletín. Saludos, Ricardo
Hi, this is Ricardo giving you another update. First, Mike is fine (mentally and physically strong) and in great health. At 7:30 am they left camp 2 (21,000 feet) and began their difficult ascent on Lhotse face (for the second time). The Lhotse face is sheer wall of ice which demands exceptional skill, strength and stamina. After 9 very tough hours they made it to camp 3 (23,700 feet) and are now using supplemental oxygen to sleep. This will make a huge difference from their last stop at camp 3. They are resting and will be prepared to leave for camp 4 (26,300 feet) tomorrow morning. I will write tomorrow with another update. Signing off, Ricardo
May 20 – Camp 2 to Camp 3 – Summit Push
Hola, Ricardo devuelta con otro boletín informativo. Antes de todo Michael esta bien y en buena salud (mentalmente y físicamente). Salieron a las 7:30 am de campamento 2 (6.500 metros) donde atacaron la pared de Lhotse con mucha fuerza. Les tomo 9 horas muy difíciles ya que para acender la pared de Lhotse se necesita un alto nivel técnico, mucha fuerzas y mucho corazón. Ya están en Campamento 3 (7,200 metros) y están utilizando oxigeno para dormir. Están descansando para salir mañana temprano para campamento 4 (8,000 metros). Les escribo mañana con otro boletín. Saludos, Ricardo
Hi, this is Ricardo giving you another update. First, Mike is fine (mentally and physically strong) and in great health. At 7:30 am they left camp 2 (21,000 feet) and began their difficult ascent on Lhotse face (for the second time). The Lhotse face is sheer wall of ice which demands exceptional skill, strength and stamina. After 9 very tough hours they made it to camp 3 (23,700 feet) and are now using supplemental oxygen to sleep. This will make a huge difference from their last stop at camp 3. They are resting and will be prepared to leave for camp 4 (26,300 feet) tomorrow morning. I will write tomorrow with another update. Signing off, Ricardo
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