Off to the summit
It's crunch time! The acclimatization cycles are complete, the weather's looking good and we're feeling more prepared than ever. At the crack of tomorrow's dawn, we'll be headed for [...]
May 2009
Kim Boon, our 7th Team Member
You may not have seen him in our pictures, or notice him at the airport send-off, but Mr Lim Kim Boon is an integral part of the team. Kim [...]
Final Acclimatization Rotation Complete
(Picture: Climbing up to just below the Yellow Band with the Summit on the background) Two days ago, we returned from Camp 3 (7,100m) on Everest, therefore completing the [...]
April 2009
To Camp 2 and Back
(Picture: The way from Camp 1 to Camp 2) At the crack of dawn on 15 April, we set off for our 2nd acclimatization cycle, which brought us to [...]
NATAS-SWET EBC Support Trek
(Picture: NATAS-SWET EBC Trekkers) After weeks of anticipation, we were greeted by members of the NATAS-SWET Support Trek on 14 April. They were in good condition, having made their way [...]
Communications on Everest
(Picture: a fine weather day, satellite phone conversations are a breeze) As we stay at Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 5,300m, it's amazing that we are able to [...]
Navigating through the Khumbu Icefall for the first time
(Overcoming a vertical section of the Khumbu Icefall amidst strong winds) The winds howled at 5am, the time we were supposed to wake up to get ready for our [...]
Visit from Christ Church Seconday School
(Picture: Group photo with Christ Church Sec. Sch.) Just as we were finishing our lunch today, there was a knock on our dining tent door. To our pleasant surprise, we [...]
Life at Everest Base Camp (EBC)
It's been 3 days since we've arrived at EBC. At a height of 5,300m, it is higher than the summits of most mountains in the European Alps. We are [...]
First Acclimatization Cycle Complete!
(Picture: Team on Lobuche Summit) We're currently at Everest Base Camp (5300m) as we bring you this update. After close to 5 years of preparation, we're finally here! Ascending [...]