The Rest of Everest Episode 030 A Little Help From My Friends

Episode 030 A Little Help From My Friends It's All About Communication. I don't know when the team is going to be able to resume the climb again, or even if their gear has been blown off the mountain. This storm is still raging and it feels like there's no end in sight. If the gear cached on the North Col or above is gone, then it's game over. Period. Ben just returned from a solo trip to the Rhonbuk Monastery. He had been thinking about making the 14km round-trip for a few days now. So far all he's had time to tell me about the experience was that he was offered a can of Coca Cola and spent some time praying with our friend; the Lama who conducted our Puja a few weeks ago. I can't say for sure what transpired down there since I wasn't present, but I can tell you what happened when he returned. A few minutes ago, Pasang our ABC cook returned to base camp for some rest and good news. Some sherpa had climbed to the North Col to check on the conditions of various teams' gear. It was confirmed that our equipment is still there. It hadn't been blown off of the mountain. We're so thankful that Pasang has come down. I think of that runner in ancient Greece who traveled 26km from Marathon to Athens to communicate an important message. Pasang traveled 22km from ABC to BC to give us the good news. The timing is interesting, though. Seconds after hearing from Pasang, Ben walked up, returning from the Monastery. Coincidence? I don't think so. This is Tibet, and there's a certain power and mysticism about this place that I really can't put into words. All I can say is, I wasn't surprised. The gear is still in place. The game is not over. Period. Jon Miller Total Running Time: 18:18

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