Comments on: May 1st — Team Pays Tribute To First American Ascent of Everest

By: mutvojlj

mutvojlj — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:25:08 +0000

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By: Dianne Roberts

Dianne Roberts — Mon, 04 May 2009 03:57:52 +0000

From Jim Whittaker

Hey! It’s after May 1st. What’s taking so long!

Seriously, it was so nice hearing from all of you and for taking your time on the mountain to remember our team’s 1963 adventure.Peter, you, Ed and Dave had me laughing and in tears. Melissa, .It was really touching

Climb safe, enjoy the mountain and we can hardly wait to see you all back home.

All the best,
Jim

By: doverpro

doverpro — Sat, 02 May 2009 15:41:49 +0000

Get well. Everyone needs to make it up and back!

By: scream

scream — Sat, 02 May 2009 08:15:28 +0000

!@#$!!%!# !!!!! phenomenal images and comments every day but the tribute to Jim is icing – how cool for Peter to be sitting with the team in the same spot that Unkie Jim was at almost half a century ago ? ? ? thanx for sharing that with us all ….. keep it up …..see ya’ all safely back in Sun Valley !!!! Melissa – give Gerry a hug or two & slap Harvs around…. kim-bro

By: T-Dawg

T-Dawg — Sat, 02 May 2009 05:54:14 +0000

Wow! Forty-six years since Jim Whittaker became the 1st American to summit the highest peak in the world. And it is so cool that the First Ascent Team is attempting the same feat with the same outfitter…Eddie Bauer. Peter, Ed, Melissa, Dave, and Seth you all are our heros. Conquer the mountain and come back safe!

By: davidmashburn

davidmashburn — Sat, 02 May 2009 00:27:09 +0000

Thanks for the reminder of Everest history. I never tire of these stories of adventure. The inspiration you glean from it and tenacity with which you press on gives me added resilience in these times. Be safe and climb well!

By: reneelyse

reneelyse — Sat, 02 May 2009 00:11:38 +0000

As I sit here, in my Land’s End shirt and Classic Elements jeans, I am truly inspired by your daring and bravery. And thank you, Eddie Bauer for making it possible for the rest of us to share in this adventure. Bon courage to all of you!

By: alicenorton

alicenorton — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:37:40 +0000

Great articles and perspectives! Thanks for letting us all tag along through the superb photos, videos and narratives. Keep strong and be safe! Alice

By: ben

ben — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:55:26 +0000

Jake, sorry to hear that you are ill. Your team mates seemed to say in an earlier blog that you know how to shake it off.

I too was awed simply by reading about finding Mallory in 1999, enough to write a short story about it (“In search of George Mallory” – Swadley). That’s history; the land of giants indeed. Somewhere deep inside me and thousands of others are little sparks of wonder inspired by thoughts of Everest and the men and women who have climbed it.

Whittaker and Gombu certainly deserve a toast. Besides, wine is good for you.

These are exciting times. While we in the states are worried about our economy, illness and tensions, at least we can check in on this expedition and be transported to a far away land of real giants.

Peace & best wishes – Ben

I’ll check out the Bauer gear!

By: Steve di Costanzo

Steve di Costanzo — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:34:35 +0000

Hats off to Jim Whitaker as well…