Crevasse Rescue – no injuries
Durning today’s acclimatization hike above Camp 1, the team had a scary moment and needed to perform a crevasse rescue as expedition leader, Garrett Madison reports:
Hey, this is Garrett calling in for the Mount Everest expedition team. Today we had a good acclimatization hike above Camp 1 here in the Western Cwm on Mount Everest. However, one of our team members punched through a snow bridge into a hidden crevasse and fell down about 10 or 15 feet. But, thanks to quick action by our guide team and some other friends who were on route, he was able to get out of the cevasse quickly and without any injuries or complications. So big thanks to Ryan Waters and Tashi Sherpa from Mountain Professionals who were on the scene and helped out. All’s well that ends well. So we are all back in Camp 1 having a good dinner and looking forward to a move up to Camp 2 tomorrow. Thanks for checking in.
Crevasse rescue
Crevasse rescue
Crevasse rescue
Crevasse rescue
Camp 1 from above
Hanging out at Camp 1
Art, so thrilled you are ok! We are sitting out on our Arizona porch in 80 degree weather toasting your rescue and so proud of all the good team work.
You will continue to be awesome and reach whatever goal you will set.
lots of love and tons of good thoughts for your safety
Hey Art! I am so glad you are okay. Wrong place, wrong time? Another story to add to your list of tales. Can’t wait to read the post tomorrow. Thinking of all of you and sending the good vibes!