Comments on: Summit Teams Wait for a Weather Window

By: Brock Landers

Brock Landers — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:39:17 +0000

I think safety should always be THE main concern when climbing! If you’re not around no one is going to ask you to go on another expedition! You’ve got to balence safety with trying to pick a day and time when the “masses”wont be climbing along side you as that just creates issues and slows you down.I got started climbing late (57 years old) and am now 67.Mt Rainer was my first with RMI and I had a great experience.I’ve got a few peaks left in me but what you people do is just off the charts.Before I go to the great beyond my dream would just be to spend the night at base camp let alone climb the thing!! You are my mountain gods!!! Come back safe and write a book,I’ll read it! The Best to all of you.Brock Landers/Strongsville,Ohio

By: lambchop42

lambchop42 — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:30:01 +0000

R0456 in Victor, New York (near Rochester) is following your ascent with amazement, we are so proud to be a part of this company and team, be safe as you continue your push to the summit, we are cheering for you!!

By: gulex

gulex — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:10:49 +0000

Hello Friends

yes always the weather, but now i seen dramatic changes in the Himalayan region, melt glaciers and opened crevasse, all its the Global warming Effect Unfortunately, let the people to see and learn from this dramatically changes.

I wish A good weather successfully summit attempt and safety return the base, for everyone in the team.

All my best wishes
Good Luck By Levente R. Lokody

By: T-Dawg

T-Dawg — Mon, 11 May 2009 02:16:01 +0000

Hi, Dave!
Hope that Erica is going to be ok. Any new word on your friends, who were involved in the avalanche, did they check out ok?
Has Ed, Peter, and Melissa been keeping them selves in pace while waiting for the summit bid? Well, get plenty of rest, hope the rice pudding is hot, and you get some good climbing in tomorrow.

By: Barbara Dobbyn

Barbara Dobbyn — Sun, 10 May 2009 20:48:09 +0000

I will take this opportunity to thank you again for the great opportunity to follow this expedition, but I have a greater thank you to give as well.

My 12 year old daughter is enjoying following the adventure up the mountain and rushes to look over my shoulder everytime I sit down at my computer (which is far more often than the posts can keep up with !). As much as I want her to aspire to a life fulfilling her passions and seeking her own adventures, I also always want her to be safe.

So my greatest thank you is for all of you climbing who are continually putting your safety first and not only your own safety – but that of everyone on your team. You are the kinds of role models that your mothers can be proud of – and I am proud to share this journey with my daughter.

I sit on the edge of my seat, hoping for continued safety on your journey and wish a Happy Mother’s Day to those who love you.

By: Ahelsing

Ahelsing — Sun, 10 May 2009 18:36:35 +0000

Lots of teams waiting for a weather window… I belive there might be some traffic jams up high when the weather window arrives… Hope nothing bad happens.