Camp II

(via sat phone) They made it back to Camp II (11,200ft)! They picked up a few things they had stored at Camp III and then went on to Camp II. They are getting up at 3:00 am and attempting to make it to base camp and fly out. The weather has canceled flights the past few days, so a flight out is not a sure thing tomorrow. They are all tired and looking forward to a bed, shower and a beer!

Camp IV

(via sat phone) They are moving a little slowly this morning… They will start back down today and plan to move to at least camp III (14,200ft). They started down, but the weather was bad and they turned around and went back to camp IV. They will rest today and try again tomorrow. 

SUMMIT (20,320 ft)!!

(via sat phone) They made it to the SUMMIT and back to camp IV, high camp! They started about 8:00 am and returned about midnight. They all made it, and were very tired.

Camp IV High Camp (17,200ft)

(via sat phone) They made it to camp IV, High Camp 17,200 ft! They were all  tired, but okay. They are considering the summit tomorrow to take advantage of the good weather.

Hello to Jen, Finn and Willey from Shawn!

Camp III

(via sat phone) They carried equipment to 16,600 ft today and then back to camp III (14,200 ft). Tomorrow will be a rest day. The weather is good, including low winds, and the views are reportedly amazing. Everyone is feeling fine and climbing strong. They said to say hello to friends and family again. They will move to camp IV (high camp) 17,200 ft on Wednesday and then determine when to attempt to summit.

Camp III (14,200)

(via sat phone) They moved to camp III and are using the food from another group that turned around. Everyone is doing well, with the exception of a few headaches. Again, they said to say hello to all friends and family! They are attempting to use the accident on Thursday as reason to concentrate on climbing details and terrain.

Camp II

(via sat phone) They went to 12,000 ft today and back to camp II. They will move to camp III tomorrow. They will use the food from another group who may stop and return home. That will save carrying their food if that happens. They were shaken by the bad news yesterday and have decided to stop if anyone has misgivings about proceeding.

Camp II

(via sat phone) Bryan called last night to report he and his climbing group are okay! (Four other climbers fell on Thursday about midnight. Two died and the other two are in critical condition.)

They (Bryan’s group) move their equipment to camp III (14,200 ft) today and then return to Camp II for the night.

Wish them a safe climb and descent!!