Everest / Alpine Expeditions

Everest Update: Bad Weather Delays Summit Attempt

By Keith Cowing
Keith Cowing
May 10, 2009
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Everest Update: Bad Weather Delays Summit Attempt
Matt Green (Discovery) and Scott Parazynski chat a few minutes after Scott arrived back at IMG Base Camp.
Keith Cowing

Keith Cowing: Weather conditions atop Mt. Everest have become unacceptable for further ascent at this time. Scott and other climbers have descended from Camp II to Everest Base Camp. No word yet as to when the weather will clear such that another summit attempt can be made.

Keith Cowing (Left) and Matt Green (Right) greet Scott as he returns to Base Camp

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