원정 개요

BC at normal site
C1 at top of Icefall
C2 in Western Cwm
C3 on Lhotse Face
C4 at Col.

Took 12 hours to reach summit because of deep and dry loose snow; for every step took, slid back half a step; it was "mind-boggling." Started out on oxygen but about 9:30 am it ran out (leaky bottle) and carried on without it. Wendel back at C4 from C3 on 14th and went no higher and on 15th to C2 with Wangchu Sherpa. Goff climbed an hour with Viesturs above C4 and turned back tired, cold feet and not going fast enough; not mentally prepared for summit push.

Amy Wendel got to C3 twice (1st time got sick, 2nd time not motivated). All members reached C3. All left BC 18th May. Nepalese expedition said they would not maintain icefall beyond 18th May.
Wendels were disappointed and Hall Wendel wants to try again. Viesturs will bring fewer Americans and hire more Sherpas. Had stocked C4 for 12 people (all members and 4 Sherpas) and that needed too much hard work from guides (Wendels carried no loads). Will pitch C5 next tine for Wendel's ascent.