Like many other outdoor enthusiasts, I have been following the First Ascent team’s climb to the summit of Everest, and have enjoyed the live blog updates from the mountain. Yesterday, the team, comprised of Ed Viesturs, Peter Whittaker, Jake Norton, John Griber, and Gerry Moffat, successfully climbed to the top of the world at about 8 am Nepal time on May 19, 2009.
Watch the live video report:
By now, the team has descended to the South Col for rest, and will continue down to Camp II for one night before returning to Base Camp. Follow the team on the First Ascent blog here.
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