Thursday, June 9, 2011

Pictures from Summit Day

GJN sucking on oxygen approaching the summit.


















Moving from the South Summit towards the top of Mt. Everest.













On the Summit Ridge nearing the top of Mt. Everest.













Another image of the approach to the top....nice shot of the famous Hilary Step.













On the top....looking back down the Summit Ridge.













Standing at the top of the world....with prayer flag monument in the background.













Christie, Parker & Hale (CPH) offering legal services at the top of the world.













A final view of the top of Mt. Everest on my way down....the wind appears to be returning.

Photos from above Base Camp

Base Camp with the Khumbu Ice Fall in the background.













Descending through the Kumbu Ice Fall.














Another view of the Khumbu Ice Fall.














GJN descending through the Khumbu Ice Fall.



















Crossing one of many ladders in the Khumbu Ice Fall.















Another ladder crossing in the Khumbu Ice Fall.














Camp One, above the Khumbu Ice Fall and located on the Western CWM.













Large crevasse, above Camp One on the Western CWM.













Another view of the Khumbu Ice Fall.














Approaching Camp 4.