[Click on the pictures to see larger versions with captions.]
Both Himex teams had moved higher on the North Ridge by 3 p.m. today. The first team (Fred, Tim, Li Yung, Darius, Rod, guides Woody and Dean, cameraman Ed Wardle and an equal number of Sherpas) are poised at Camp 4 at 27,400 feet (8,300 meters).
The Japanese group, along with Mogens and Josette, cameraman Mark Whetu, their guide and Sherpas are at Camp 3.
The weather is perfect — and I do mean perfect — right now.
Team 1 will shoot for the top on May 21, waking probably around 11 p.m. and climbing through the night so they can watch sunrise on the ridge and land on the summit when most people are just waking up. Team 2 will head up on May 22.
Russell will monitor events from the North Col; I'm at ABC near the radio, listening in and watching the dots as they climb. So far, everything is falling into place perfectly.
Stay tuned,
Greg Child
Thank you,thank you for the updates.....almost to the top.Keep pushing.Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth RN "the nurse" | May 20, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Thanks a million for this blog Greg! What a great job your doing. I am glued to the PC hitting the "refresh" button for an update. We are all pulling for the teams to summit and return safely. Hats off to Mogens for going to the O's! Good call mate! My prayers are with you all.
Best,
JB
Posted by: Jeff Borden | May 20, 2007 at 12:37 PM
hey greg and himex team that really good news i cant belive team 1 are at camp four all ready hope there all ok as their in the death zone keep going team 2 i hope you all make it to the top safely and return back well good luck
Posted by: matt hardy | May 20, 2007 at 01:05 PM
Well done to all getting this far, just remember the top is only half way. Stay on the O's Mogens, and Tim, remember what Russ said last time, "you can't climb a mountain on your hands & knees". Stay well & come back safe.
Posted by: Steve Blethyn | May 20, 2007 at 01:40 PM
From New Hampshire - Tim's mom, Carol is my cousin. My thoughts and prayers are with all for success and safe return. My best goes especially to Tim Medvetz, your cousin from N.H.
Posted by: Marianne Porter | May 20, 2007 at 06:41 PM
I have not left my computer waiting of news that my son TIM has reached the summit of Everest. Now I know why last year he told me not to watch or read anything about climbing Everest. I am sitting on pins and needles waiting for news. I am so glad Mogens went oxygen I believe he will make it this time. Good luck to all the climbers. Summit, come down and home to your loved ones. GOD SPEED.
Tim's mom Carol
Posted by: tim's mom | May 20, 2007 at 08:19 PM
Are we there yet? :)
Posted by: A Tim sponsor | May 20, 2007 at 09:13 PM
I'm with you Aunt Carol! Big day today/tomorrow, and I can't stop myself from checking in here every 5 minutes. Tim's right there ready to get it done. Thanks for the blog Greg! You've got our attention! Good luck to everyone up there! Come home safe, with your goal accomplished!
Tim's Cousin
-Matt Montoney
Posted by: Matthew Montoney | May 20, 2007 at 09:43 PM
My prayers are with both teams as they push for the summit. May God keep them safe. So sweet that Tim's mom is watching and posting--I hope you gave him an earful about not turning around sooner last year. Kudos for Mogens accepting O2. Thank you Greg for your blog...it's FANtastic.
Posted by: a Tim fan | May 20, 2007 at 10:41 PM
Any more news? Can't wait for the next update as they climb to the top!
Best of luck to everyone on the mountain and GO TIM GO!
(Hi Tim's Mom!)
Greg, thanks for this wonderful blog - great photos too.
Posted by: Tim's Seattle Team | May 21, 2007 at 02:22 AM
I am guessing as Tibet is a good few hours ahead of UK that they already made it or turned back, must be around 1pm in Tibet
Posted by: SteveV | May 21, 2007 at 02:47 AM
Just had a call from Rod, he made it and is back in Camp 4. Awesome news, dude you are legend. Thanks to everyone who helped him and the others make it back safely so far.
Posted by: Guy (Rod's Brother) | May 21, 2007 at 07:23 AM
I am glued. Rod is a good friend and cant wait for him to summit. Keep the updates coming. I will be staying up tonight watching the clock, team 1 should reach the top at about 2am GMT.
Thoughts are with them.
Posted by: charlie hampson | May 21, 2007 at 08:49 AM
message from rod:
He has done it and is back at camp 4
Posted by: jamie | May 21, 2007 at 09:24 AM
Just checkin to see if Tim Medvetz made it to the top. I helped him get sponsors by editing a Promotional DVD for him. You can see it if you click on this site. Let me know, one love TIM!
Julissa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxfwHlfxDKQ
Posted by: Julissa Lai | May 23, 2007 at 07:59 PM
Wanted to see if Tim Medvetz made it to the top. This is Julissa's friend, Tim I met you one day when you came into HTV. We've been trying to track you as much as possible. Hope you your qwest will be complete this year! Stay Strong!
Posted by: Lisa Frizzell | May 23, 2007 at 08:20 PM
hi,
i haven't heard the end result of the 2007 season. who summited ? who didn't..... etc.
could someone let me know at dibustibun5@aol.com
scott
Posted by: scott | August 07, 2007 at 12:41 AM
Tim, congrats on your summit. I just cant imagine the thoughts you must have had at the summit with that injury.The fear of not beng able to come down. unbeleavable.
Posted by: Kim | December 16, 2007 at 12:46 AM