Main dangers over – Grant at ABC – May 21 update
Got a call from Grant from ABC. he bombed down the route in ultra fast time on Sunday, and by lunchtime was relaxing with a beer. He sounded very relaxed, and contented. The main objective dangers are past, as it’s just a long hike back to basecamp on a well-trodden route. What remains to be seen is how much time he’ll need to hangback in basecamp and the expedition winds up and flights re-arranged. There are still some people who may be very tired and slow in the descent. Suffice to say, he is way ahead of his original schedule.
Cheers,
David
Posted on May 21, 2012, in Everest 2012. Bookmark the permalink. 20 Comments.
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Axe
Great to hear that you are making fabulous progress on your descent. And fabulous to hear you are enjoying a beer already. It has been so amazing following your blog. Wishing you all the best on the last phases of your adventure. Safe trip to base camp and safe trip home to your lovely wife.
The Shortys xxx
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Which beer are you drinking? Congratulations, supercool!
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now doubt that beer tasted pretty good Axe…safe travels home
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Glad to hear you are at ABC. It’s a big relief to know you’re only a hike away from BC, no more exposed climbing.
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Congratulations once again, enjoy well deserved beer in BC. I owe you big for last night’s message! You’re a true champ.
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Cheers Axe! Take it easy getting down. I have enjoyed the ride.
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great news – have a safe trip back to base camp. Quick question – did you drink your beer standing on your head this time!!!!
Cheers
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Which beer are you drinking up there? Congratulations, supercool!
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Though you might’ve been a little tired the expectation for having the beer was that it was done standing on your head. If you can do it in the SCC members then ABC is just another acronym to be conquered. A massive CHUR to you bro and looking forward to seeing you back here in due course.
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welcome home
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Well done an amazing achievement, keeping your followers up to date at the same time is an achievement in itself. Look forward to reading the full story and catching up with you in the not too distant.
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Axe….you is the Man ! …. congratulations.
Wishing you a safe return home and much happiness.
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Way to go Grant!
Cheers Al
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if you get any news about albanian team, please share
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Extremely focused as always Grant. Well done. Look forward to see you again.
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Did you have time to fly your sponsor’s flags? Was it clear enough for a few photos on top? How long did you stay up there? What’s it like to “knock a bastard off”? So many questions from an ardent sycophant. A battle well fought, Axe. Now go suck on a few well earned beer crystals!
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Congratulations Axe, Well Done, thanks for letting me follow this amazing adventure. Admiring you from afar your Canadian friend; Teresa
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Got a grim reminder of the dangers this morning in a news report that 4 climbers were lost on the south face on Saturday and a guide is missing, apparently on their descent from the summit, due to altitude sickness. Glad you’re well on your way back down.
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Great to hear all is going well. Your Mum, Dad & Family will be feeling so relieved and so proud of you. Safe travels for the rest of your trip home.
Charmaine
Whangamomona
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Well done, by the time you read this you should be safe and sound as we are five hours behind you and news reaches us a little late. I gather there has been some mixed news on the mountain but I suppose that’s par for the course. Hope you have a good resting period before the track back. Cheers Kate S
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