Sean Wisedale – Mt Everest Expedition 2015 – BC avalanche – Plans not certain
Historically we know that after great earthquakes things tend to settle down even after the aftershocks and this is what we are relying on right now. We are quite uncertain about our future because decisions can’t be made immediately.
Climbing is an analogy for life. We constantly face adversity. Overcoming challenges and celebrating success gives us a reason to climb and to live. Right now we are safe. We believe that the seismicity of the region has stabilized. We have little more to offer to assist the dead and injured, most of whom have been evacuated from Base Camp.
From left to right: Nico, Molly (Marlette), Minki (Wilmien), Sean and Rob
My team – Rob, Molly, Minki and Nico have been unbelievable during this crises – altruistic in every way. When the injured needed to be hauled into a makeshift medical tent – Rob was there. I am very fortunate to be in the company of people I would go to war with.
We are currently out of base camp reflecting on what we have just survived. Our plans are not certain. Best Sean.
Yo Sean,
Glad your all okay and the team too.
Seeing your picture on IOL the other day made me think back with fond memories of the trip to base camp.
I hope that the opportunity for you lot allows the journey to the top of the world to continue , I always think we need a success after something as tragic as this,
Stay safe
Tough decision but whatever you decide il support 110 percent…if you guys need fundraising for more supplies please get this message out to us….there are tens of thousands of South Africans living in New Zealand id be happy to drive a fundraiding campaign in New Zealand to get you restocked just send bank details…..or any other way we can help we remain at your disposal to assist…..take care stay safe xxx
Oops fundraising not fundraiding but hey il fundraid if i have to for you guys….
So bly julle is veilig na alles wat gebeur het,
maar ons is nog steeds bekommerd
Komaan,kom liewer huistoe
Die hele land wag op julle veilige terugkoms.
Good luck to you all. Thanks for the updates. The visuals of the destruction in towns effected in the area is unbeleivable. Its as if an atomic bomb has gone off. The casualty numbers in vilages are rising daily and international aid is being sent in from all over and on a war footing. We wish you guys best of luck and make the experience a safe one. Gods speed boet. I hope it turns for the best. Phil.
Thank the Lord you are all safe ……
Please just all come home safely !
It wouldn’t be wise to continue the expedition at this point. From what I have read, many of the larger expeditions have decided to make a strategic retreat from the mountain, not willing to put anyone at risk to establish a route through the icefall, instead allowing Sherpas to return home to assess damage in their own communities. I have also heard that many climbers are very concerned that they be completely self sufficient as they make their way back to the city not wanting to tax the already unstable (in more ways than one) infrastructure. I applaud those unselfish actions. I hope you follow their lead and maybe lend your hand (and/or gear etc) to helping the citizens of Nepal.
Response to Jenny
Hi Jenny. Thanks for your input. Just to let you know that Sean and his team have been incredibly selfless so far by working tirelessly to help those injured and donating their supplies and medical supplies to the injured climbers, sherpas, and staff at Base Camp. They have so far lent more than their hands and knowing them well, will be the first to help those who need it.
Regards
Katherine Wisedale
Sean and Team,
We are thinking of you and the TEAM !
Our Prayers are with u and the TEAM !
Please tell Nico that we support you and the TEAM 100% and we pray that you guys will be safe.
Johan – Newcastle SA
Spot on Kath I’ve been in a rather testy situation where people didn’t make it back and saw Wisey operating, selflessly and bravely helping total strangers who we are likely never to see again. He has the experience and leadership which this situation calls for.
Wish him, Nico and the others well from your many SA friends and fellows.
Mike
I’m absolutely sure they will do all they can, that’s great to hear. I wish them all good luck as they recover from what must be such sadness all around.
P.S. Perhaps I just read the blog post incorrectly and assumed that climbing was still an option so I am so sorry if I assumed anything incorrectly! I know how tough this must be for everyone involved.
Hi again, I do echo what Peter said earlier – I think that if Sean and the team can continue with their summit attempt then they should continue, it would be so amazing if there could be some positivity and good news at the back of this tragedy and sadness.
I think Sean and the team are heroes for what they have done for the dying and injured and are no doubt still very traumatised.
I really do wish them well with whatever they decide to do – only they will know when the time comes to make that decision we can only support them!
Bly jul is veilig. Gebede van Taiwan vir Nepal asook vir jul team het uitgegaan. May God lead, guide you every moment in what to do and serve others. May God give you faith, hope, knowledge and wisdom in our doings and actions knowing exactly what, where and how to do things. You our there for a reason…your lives were saved and are saved for a reason.
You will know when the time has come to return home…May your friends and families be blessed with hope and peace.
Hi, Sean! Glad to have news from you and your Group! I am Gustavo, the brazilian trekker you met in a café in Dinboche and aftherwards in the wall and sumit of Island Peak. Now I am in London afther facing the Earthquake in Katmandu. I wish you can stay in safety in basecamp, help the others who need your experience and go back with all clients wealthy to South África, big hug! Gustavo
the whole of Newcastle are behind you Nico and fellow team members.
Do what you gadda do and sterkte from us all
Nico, ons Newcasteliete is baie trots op jou en die res van die Suid-Afrikaanse span. Ons hoop en bid dat omstandighede sal verbeter sodat julle jul droom kan bewaarheid om Everest suksesvol te klim.
Al plaas die aardbewing en die gebeure wat daarmee saamgaan ekstra druk en spanning op julle, moet julle moed hou en positief dink.
Baie sterkte – ons volg julle graag op die blog!
It is the 1st of May 2015 and we are still praying for your safe return. Make the decision of continuing on your knees and get confirmation the One and only before proceeding ahead. We know you are in Gods All Mighty hands and he will guide the way forward.
To your team all the best what ever way you decide.