Everest summit bid today (Wednesday 16 May)

sport! · Post by **sport!** » Wed May 17, 2006 7:56 am

Success at 3am GMT.

A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT!!

Exiled_in_Rome · Post by **Exiled_in_Rome** » Wed May 17, 2006 8:17 am

Yes - magnificent news... What an achievement! Can you imagine sitting on top of the world...I have flown past Everest many times (Bankgkok - Kathmandu... a wonderful flight) - and its majesty and mightiness never ceases to amaze.

What wonderful wonderful news! Worthy of a toast in their honour this evening.

Exiled_in_Rome · Post by **Exiled_in_Rome** » Wed May 17, 2006 8:20 am

If you wish, you can read about their ascent on their site:
http://www.everest-2006.com/news.php#ni26

or further, and more detailed information, can be found on the expedition site:

http://www.adventurepeaks.com/news/ever ... ws2006.htm

FrogBoxed · Post by **FrogBoxed** » Wed May 17, 2006 9:13 am

And the BBC have picked up the story, too!

Massive congrats to Rob and James!

Hendrik · Post by **Hendrik** » Wed May 17, 2006 9:36 am

yesterday the first man with both legs amputated reached the top. do you think they passed him on their ascent as he was on his way down? is there a queue to the summit these days?

englishangel · Post by **englishangel** » Wed May 17, 2006 10:11 am

Hendrik wrote:yesterday the first man with both legs amputated reached the top. do you think they passed him on their ascent as he was on his way down? is there a queue to the summit these days?

that is amazing, I am in tears here.

and yes, I believe there is a queue.

Hannoir · Post by **Hannoir** » Wed May 17, 2006 10:28 am

Thats absolutely incredible, well done to them both. What an awesome achievement.

As to the double amputee, hes a kiwi! read more here
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story ... D=10382200

Mid A 15 · Post by **Mid A 15** » Wed May 17, 2006 11:05 am

Great, great, news!

A tremendous achievement by all concerned

99yorkpj · Post by **99yorkpj** » Wed May 17, 2006 11:26 am

wishing them both good luck on the descent, which ive heard is exhausting to a similiar level. And of course congrats on becoming the first old blues to summit as well as the youngest brits

Richard Ruck · Post by **Richard Ruck** » Wed May 17, 2006 11:55 am

Congratulations to both of them - amazing to have achieved this at such a young age.

Great Plum · Post by **Great Plum** » Wed May 17, 2006 12:01 pm

Fantastic news - they must feel on top of the world!

Mrs C. · Post by **Mrs C.** » Wed May 17, 2006 12:03 pm

Well done to both! What an amazing feat!!

DavebytheSea · Post by **DavebytheSea** » Wed May 17, 2006 1:22 pm

Tremendously exciting! I have notified all Cornwall OBs on the net and we all send our best wishes.

Exiled_in_Rome · Post by **Exiled_in_Rome** » Wed May 17, 2006 1:52 pm

I was motivated by their tremendous achievement to make a donation to Cancer Research UK on the boys' behalf. I did it through their website. Perhaps others might be inspired to do the same...

http://www.everest-2006.com/release.php

"They say the climb was motivated by the fight of both cancer sufferers close to them, as well as adults who have devoted their time to giving opportunities to youngsters such as themselves. They are raising money for Cancer Research UK, and hope to inspire other youngsters to follow their dreams, whilst encouraging the dedicated individuals who continue to provide them with those opportunities."

midget · Post by **midget** » Wed May 17, 2006 3:53 pm

Well done, lads, rather you than me! Question--would they have done it if they hadn't gone to CH?