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DISPATCHES FROM EVEREST News Bulletin
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Summit Bid Aborted in Sudden Bad Weather Friday, May 23, 1997 -- 1pm PST Saturday, May 24, 1997 -- 2:15am Nepal After leaving the South Col (26,300') in unusually calm and warm weather at 11pm, Todd Burleson, Wally Berg, Eric Simonson, Greg Wilson, Charles Corfield, and eight Sherpas carrying oxygen and equipment to measure the elevation of the world's highest peak were confronted with the unpredictability of Himalayan weather. At an elevation of approximately 8,200 meters (26,900'), the wind suddenly increased to 40-50 knots and visibility dropped to near zero. The team quickly turned around and 25 minutes later were safe in their tents at Camp IV on the South Col. In a situation similar to that of the Icelandic team a few days ago, they will spend the night at the Col and hope for a better chance tomorrow. It is hard to turn back on this kind of climb, and our team showed that they have the strength and patience necessary to get the job done. All are now warm, resting, and wanting to try again. It has been snowing at Base Camp for several hours as well. -- Freddy Blume, Everest Base Camp |
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