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Sean Wisedale – Mt Everest Expedition 2015 – Everest Base Camp avalanche – Where to now?

Written By: sean on April 26, 2015 18 Comments

Where to now? After yesterdays horrific shake up and horrific avalanche we are on highly tenterhooks. This afternoon the team had a discussion about our options.  Shortly afterwards we again felt the earth shake.  We all ran into the centre of the camp rotating in all directions to try and see from where the rocks and avalanche would come from and to try to find a suitable shield.  It’s so unstable now that rock fall and minor avalanches occur consistently.  It’s the big thundering monsters we are frightened of – like yesterdays.

You might ask why we don’t get the hell out of dodge?  We could but there is nowhere to go that is any safer than were we are right now.  We survived yesterday because of the position of our camp.  We’re protected by being centrally away from the ice laden slopes and we’re surrounded by large glacial pools and deep empty motes.  Moving down the valley exposes us to rock fall off the slopes should there be another quake.

The circumstances we face are dire.  As I lie here writing this, the ground is moving beneath me.  My heart leaps every time the earth moves.  I can’t get used to it.  It feels like we’re afloat and there is massive power and force behind the movements.  These are the after shocks.  Still, I am worried that something more violent may happen so my greatest hope is that Mother Natures will settle down.  History tells us that after the storm there will always be a calm.  I hope the storm has passed.

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18 Responses to “Sean Wisedale – Mt Everest Expedition 2015 – Everest Base Camp avalanche – Where to now?”

  1. Pierre says on: 26 April 2015 at 8:43 pm

    Hang tough. The last quake was 2:30 ago. They seems to be lighter.

    All the best.

    http://www.emsc-csem.org/#2w

  2. Michele Seagreen says on: 26 April 2015 at 8:44 pm

    So pleased to hear you guys are all alright I am a friend of Molly (Marlette)and have been so worried left her a message, and read your update earlier.

    So please all take care, best wishes to you all!

  3. Nicole Banks says on: 26 April 2015 at 9:01 pm

    Thoughts and prayers are with you love to all especially Rob Bentley from David and Nicole Banks

  4. Lauren says on: 27 April 2015 at 12:33 am

    A young canadian Casey Ryan Blustein is missing.
    Any info on how to contact or find missing people.
    His family is frantic.

  5. cheryl says on: 27 April 2015 at 2:48 am

    Thinking of you all…..gift of the givers in South Africa are chartering an aircraft to Nepal with supplies and have offered to fly South Africans out for free…..heres hoping you all get home safe….what a tragedy of mammoth proportions.

  6. Waleed Zahid says on: 27 April 2015 at 2:49 am

    Sean, so very pleased to hear you and team are well, best of wishes for a safe return home. Waleed

  7. Wenette says on: 27 April 2015 at 6:27 am

    Sean, we are searching for my parents NEELS/CL CAMPHER, ZETTIE/SF CAMPHER AND NOCOLETTE KOCH (all from SA), with guide DIPAK. Last contact Gokyo Lakes on 25 Apr after 1st quake. Uncertain if they remained there or tried to descend (possible to Namache Basaar).
    ANY INFO would be appreciated on: circumstances there, rescue parties on their route etc. PLEASE GIVE DETAILS TO CLIMBERS OR RESCUE PARTIES DESCENDING.

  8. Petro Nel says on: 27 April 2015 at 7:23 am

    God bless and keep you safe

  9. Craig Cheary says on: 27 April 2015 at 7:34 am

    Sean our thoughts are with you and your team. Lots of love from the Cheary`s

  10. Straighty says on: 27 April 2015 at 8:12 am

    Hallo my friends!!!! You choose a bloody very good time to go climb a very big mountain! Your posts have gone viral and you are all becoming very famous!! (I hope someone packed some Malbec?) Hang in there, you are all very precious to us!

  11. HANEEF - Volvo SA says on: 27 April 2015 at 8:41 am

    To Nico and entire team. Hope you all are safe and still reach your dream. Nico I met you at Nida with the Volvo guys briefly in boardroom.

  12. Logan Naidu says on: 27 April 2015 at 8:42 am

    Best wishes Sean for a safe return from Everest. Our thoughts are with you and your year of brave climbers.

  13. Ruth Credo says on: 27 April 2015 at 10:22 am

    Dear Sean,

    Thinking of you and all the people in Nepal. My memories of the wonderful hospitality I had on my trip there came streaming back and I can’t beleive the devastation in Kathmandu. I walked round Durbar Square in amazement and now its all gone. May Buddha keep you and your team safe.

    Ruth

  14. Judy vd Merwe says on: 27 April 2015 at 1:05 pm

    You are so inspirational and courageous. I pray for nature to calm down. Vasbyt!

  15. Christo Wagenaar says on: 27 April 2015 at 2:40 pm

    Hi Sean, Nico and team
    You are all in our minds and prayers! Glad you’re okay!, thinking of those who weren’t so lucky! Put your trust in the God of heaven and earth, he who made Everest will help you to conquer this unfortunate adventure!,

  16. Rokeya says on: 27 April 2015 at 8:47 pm

    Mr Wisedale .. You are Wise indeed. I am a friend of Molly & having been following your blog. Tks for keeping us well updated. What I really want to say is that my constant thoughts & prayers are with all you brave people. You still remain an inspiration to me. I pray for all of your safe return. Can you give Molly a hug from me if you read this :)) thanks Sean …

  17. Pieter Kwakernaak says on: 28 April 2015 at 8:45 am

    To Nico, Sean and the rest of the climbers

    So relieved to hear your safe. You’re all in our prayers. Wat ook al julle besluit, kom veilig terug Nico! Van al jou pelle in Newcastle.

    Pieter K

  18. Jill adler says on: 28 April 2015 at 9:22 am

    So thankful that you and your team are safe! And your reports have at least helped us in the states find answers to some of our questions. How are you writing from there? The satellite equipment must have survived?

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