Everest 2007 Update: SuperSherpas Summit, Apa Gains 17th Summit–Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa his 13th–Tashi Tenzing Summits For Last Time..more
May 15, 2007
SuperSherpas have announced that Apa and Lhakpa Gelu have both made their summit bids tonight–and were a success. It is noted that one member of their team, Dawa Sherpa, was forced to lower ground and did not summit.
The SuperSherpas Expedition after leaving early this morning finally made the summit at around 8:30 pm.
Towards the end of their journey, they ended up teaming up with the Mountain Madness Team in an effort to make a safer final push.
This is great news and Sherpas the World over are looking upon them today as heroes, as well as quite a few others around the world..Great Job guys!
Only wish Roger was there to enjoy the excitement.
Mountain Madness Summits
Mountain Madness on the South Side became the first team to summit tonight and the first from the South this whole season–they were followed up very closely by the SuperSherpas Expedition. They all worked together to achieve their ultimate goal , which I think speaks alot for Mountain Madness as well as SuperSherpas.
Adventure Peaks on the North
As mentioned not to long ago here, Three climbers have also made the summit from the North Ridge Route tonight as well. The Three climbers have been confirmed as being with Adventure Peaks at this time.
Tashi Tenzing Summits
Also on the North, it is being reported that Tashi Tenzing, the grandson of Norgay Tenzing–the first summiter of Mt. Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary, has also summited.
This is to be Tashi’s last summit as he is planning on retirement at this time. Great Job Tashi–Now get down safe!
His Client and climbing partner, Klara Polackova, was also able to summit with Tashi Tenzing..
Great Job and a very Historical night on Everest with Tashi Tenzing making his last summit as well as Apa making his World Record 17th and Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa his 13th. The Sherpa community will be celebrating tonight as they deserve all the credit in the world. Without the Sherpas on Everest no one would be on Everest..Great Job all around guys!
TONIGHT WILL BE BUSY!
Many teams are heading up at this time or are almost to the summit. Yesterday seen a confirmed 49 summits and today will be just as busy or busier. Alan Arnette is reporting that the weather is clear–winds are at 30-40 knots, and conditions are pretty close to perfect near the summit. So please stay tuned for the latest..
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