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Update 1

May 22, 2007 By blogadmin 15 Comments

The ascent from camp 4. We won't have Paul's track until he uploads the GPS data, but you can see the label for the Balcony. The orange track to the distant lower left/centre is down on the glacier probably between camp 1 and camp 2. Image from Google Earth by Nick Grainger
The ascent from camp 4. We won’t have Paul’s track until he uploads the GPS data, but you can see the label for the Balcony. The orange track to the distant lower left/centre is down on the glacier probably between camp 1 and camp 2. Image from Google Earth by Nick Grainger

Hi everyone, Nick here, I’ve just received the following SMS from Fi:

STILL NO NEWS FROM P. I THINK HE’D B ABOVE BALCONY AND NEAR STH SUMMIT BUT CANT B SURE.  CLEAR NIGHT AND NO WIND HERE. HARD 2 KNOW WIND UP THERE. MAYBE V COLD AND HARD 2 USE RADIO. F

I’ll keep you posted over the day whenever I hear anything. Nick

South Summit
Leaving for the Summit

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  1. MC says

    May 22, 2007 at 7:26 pm

    Appreciate you keeping us all updated!! Fingers still crossed…MC

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  2. den-n-tam says

    May 22, 2007 at 7:37 pm

    Paul & Fiona;
    All of the candles are lit……………we will be with you all the way!
    Den-n-Tam

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  3. Phil M says

    May 22, 2007 at 7:47 pm

    I am watching intently, everything crossed. Phil M

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  4. Topgyal says

    May 22, 2007 at 7:48 pm

    Hi Paul & Fiona

    Sonam & I did many mantras for Pauls summit last night, we are looking forward to hearing the great news! How are you Fiona, chewing down your finger nails waiting??? Take care of you too! We are burning juniper here too and visualising we’re there at BC, we’ll Sonams visualising he’s going to summit with Paul.

    Lots of love Sonam & Rebecca

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  5. scottt says

    May 22, 2007 at 8:15 pm

    I think I am wearing my refresh button out. Hope all is well…got my fingers crossed. Followed the climb last year. Thanks for what you are doing.
    Scott in Arkansas USA

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  6. Anonymous says

    May 22, 2007 at 8:17 pm

    Riveting stuff! Hope my boss doesn’t notice I keep checking in here!

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  7. Anonymous says

    May 22, 2007 at 8:27 pm

    Can only concentrate on updates… Wishing for the sun to be shining and a gentle breeze to greet you at the top Paul. Now, if I could just cancel my meeting in half an hour . love from Liz.

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  8. Cas says

    May 22, 2007 at 8:36 pm

    My boss is sleeping..so no problem for me here.I will take small naps and keep checking hourly. The sun will hopefully warm things up soon. No point risking fingers , just to let us know whats happeneing.

    Not too long to go now. cancel the meeting Liz

    Still got most my fingers crossed

    Cas

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  9. Mira says

    May 22, 2007 at 8:37 pm

    Here is getting very late/early….2:35am…. eagerly waiting to hear from them. Feeling as an early bird in Myeverest Club;) TA thanks for your post labelled hoping for Paul, great one! Mira

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  10. fitzy says

    May 22, 2007 at 9:41 pm

    Congratulations Paul.

    Enjoy your time on top of the world. You have done well. Breathe deeply, take in the view, rest up and get going again. Half the journey is over. See you back on earth.

    Regards

    Brian.

    PS. The sourdough is out and looking good.

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  11. stevewruck says

    May 22, 2007 at 9:50 pm

    Well done, Paul! I can only imagine the elation and exhaustion you must be feeling right now. Amazing achievement, mate. Have a safe trip back down again. Steve

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  12. jordan.griffiths says

    May 22, 2007 at 9:52 pm

    Congratulations Paul – great news that you’ve made it to the top safe and sound. Can’t wait to hear the details. Travel safe on the way down

    Jordan

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  13. Anonymous says

    May 22, 2007 at 10:02 pm

    Prayers still with you, Paul. Hopefully you’ll be back to BC soon and overwhelmed with tons of cheers via these messages – celebrating with you!

    Tony from Indy

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  14. Anonymous says

    May 22, 2007 at 11:12 pm

    Congratulations, Paul! So happy for you.
    Dennis’ & Tam’s Aunt June

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  15. Anonymous says

    May 22, 2007 at 11:52 pm

    Work has taken second place to the important news of the day!!. Watching for word of Pauls progress and texting it to others. Congratulations, all the planning has been worthwhile. Have a safe passage down the mountain.
    John W

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