Date: 3pm 22nd May
Hi everyone,
I just heard from Paul on the radio and he and Attila are safely at Camp 4. At the moment, they say the winds are quite strong up there which is a big concern. (As you know the weather forecast recently increased the wind speeds, but it looks as though they will only increase from here on for the next few days.) As you can probably imagine, this is extremely disappointing.
Paul and Attila are hoping that as night falls, the winds will drop but it’s not looking too promising right now. Anyway, they’re concentrating on melting as much snow and drinking as much as they can just in case they do get an opportunity to go tonight.
Will let you know when I hear more, Fiona
Hi Fiz and Paul – our fingers are crossed that the wind dies down for you. Jac & Luke.
Hey Fi & Paul, fingers crossed for less windy conditions this afternoon and tonight. Thinking of you both. Best wishes, Kerry
Hi Paul
Best wishes and prayers for diminishing winds tonight. Sit tight and if the call comes to go up, go for it with all gusto. You can do it, Paul!
Blessings,
Mark R
… for both of you on the night/day ahead whichever way you go. Jordan family.
paul and atilla.congrats on reaching c4.rest up as best you can. must be great to have someone as capable as nick giving his expert forecasts.if its all go for the summit may you both have a safe and successful climb!! cheers! [ken.nz]p.s. just listened to your audio; amazing, where do you get the energy! guess cheese &salami must be ”wonder fuel ”.
http://www.everestnews.com reports the following and I guess this is confirmed in Pauls report
05/21 NEWSFLASH Everest : The wind is coming… May 25th…
Cheers
Roger