Comments on: Close Call with Avalanche at Camp I

By: David Stanfield

David Stanfield — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:51:16 +0000

I’d like to sincerely thank… First Ascent, Eddie Bauer, the stellar Guide Team, Sherpas, the Support & Media Crew for sharing this journey, on a daily basis, with the outside world. I’ve been following this Expedition since day one and it has been a wonderful experience. Although I am located at Sea Level, exactly 7,874.43 miles away from Base Camp, I feel close to the project and those involved because of every ones insightful and descriptive Expedition Dispatches (the written word, the stunning photo and of course the video). I have shared this site and the expedition with many my friends and they are hooked. I’ve enjoyed tracking your movements using Google Earth when given the GPS co ordinances. Please keep it up. Thanks so much.

By: Riverrat

Riverrat — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:46:46 +0000

There have been many deaths and close-calls in mountaineering over the years. In most cases, a good communication network would have reduced fatalities. Many teams cannot afford the cost or weight of advanced radio networks at their advanced bases. Has anyone considered installing permanent cellphone towers and compact solar-powered switch-gear at one or two locations in the vicinity of Everest which could be accessed by climbers, porters and base camp alike. Obviously cellphones require glove-less operation, (this would conveniently limit their use to emergencies and night-time tent-use only,) but voice-dialing could also be utilized.

By: bridgett cybulski

bridgett cybulski — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:27:05 +0000

Greetings From R692 In Saratoga Springs,N.Y. We are all rooting for you and love the pictures,absolutely breathtaking!Good luck and we look forward to the next blog.

By: NickEwing

NickEwing — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:22:30 +0000

Its amazing how small the avalanche looks at first when there is no point of reference, then you see the microscopic people running the other direction and you realize how massive it is!

By: travisbosworth

travisbosworth — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:34:02 +0000

Can I be like you when I grow up!?! This looks too cool! I now can’t wait to check the site each day to see the latest adventures. Stay safe and thank you for the photos and blogs.

By: Anelle

Anelle — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:23:23 +0000

I found your blog and am reminiscing about my trek in Nepal to EBC last fall (Oct/Nov 2008); Nepal is an amazing place and the Khumbu valley breathtaking. I’m not a mountaineer, though I think I wish I could have been, but even trekking gave me the exhiliaration I craved. Stay safe all.
New Jersey, USA

By: bmccarrie

bmccarrie — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:21:42 +0000

Thankful that no one got hurt. Keep up these great reports, stay safe and love the pictures. More please.

By: cl65driver

cl65driver — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:01:18 +0000

Hello from salt lake city, ut. Loving the pictures and dispatches. Am extremely jealous stay safe and keep up the good work

By: khourihan

khourihan — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:54:31 +0000

Greetings from Saint John New Brunswick, Canada. We at the EBCSC are watching your journey daily. The pictures are beautiful. Look forward to hearing your reviews on the First Ascent gear. Enjoy your journey and stay safe!

By: sgriffith

sgriffith — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:15:09 +0000

Our class in Cashmere is in awe of the beauty and scenery. We wonder how often avalanches occur around you and does the constant rumbling of them keep you awake at night? Looks like it was a close avalanche and are happy no one was injured. Good luck in this endeavor and be safe.