Mallory and Irvine The Final Chapter Everest 2005: STAY DOWN and no fixed ropes where we are going

Worries about others as summit fever grows by the day. We have shared our custom forecast with some. It has called every detail right to date. Only the strongest could summit soon, that means STAY DOWN! If you think you are that strong, you are probably not. Sherpas are getting turned around! Patience!

The wind is blowing away the "big Load" of snow and the mountain is becoming black again. It is hard to say when our groups will move. They are independent and free thinkers, but smart and strong. They are prepared and can move at any time. We are stocked with supplies up high. All set, been all set for days. They will be light and fast.

They won't be using fixed ropes where they are going, except when and if they cross the normal route here or there. They are not dependent on others.

3 attempts? 2 Attempts? 2 might still be possible with the one team. For the others it is one chance and down.

The fat lady is not singing yet... But she is warming up...

With our kindest regards and thanks, The Staff at EverestNews.com

We return to Mount Everest in search of an answer.

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