Ladies & gentlemen We are delighted to let you know that Roger Owen and the rest of the team made it to the summit of Everest at about midnight UK time last night (24th May 2012) They spent about 20 minutes on the summit and then made their descent back down to Camp 4 safely. … Continue reading
Roger, from SJP, attempts the summit….
Roger has now begun his attempt on the Everest summit; the following is his timeline of the attempt assuming everything goes according to plan. · Sunday, 20 May – Depart Base Camp and climb to Camp 2. Sleep at Camp 2. · Monday, 21 May – Rest day at Camp 2. Sleep at Camp 2. … Continue reading
Everest is still as dangerous as ever…
Despite all the modern technology, despite preparing yourself emotionally, physically and mentally, Everest still has a greater force.. nature! And with the altitude and extreme weather conditions taking there toll, this is one force that can not be beaten! Respect to the climbers who lose their lives living out their dream of climbing to the … Continue reading
Winners of the Raffle prizes
It gives me great pleasure to announce the winners of the raffle prizes generously donated to help raise money for the SJP foundation in aid of my Everest Trek: Meal for two with a bottle of wine at Urban beach: Mark Stollery Salsa Lessons with Salsa Explosion courtesy of Rob Carroll & Enrique Parez Valdes: … Continue reading
We have returned home to the UK, safe and sound
We have returned home to the UK, safe and sound!!
Base camp – Jason Coleman
Message from Jason : I’m absolutely shattered. We trekked from base camp to phereshe yesterday, which had taken us three days to climb! It was freezing cold at base camp and I don’t think I’ve thawed out yet. Base camp was incredible, the mountains and the night sky were just indescribable. We are trekking on … Continue reading
Roger Owen – beyond base camp
Monday 16th April Everest – beyond Base Camp I, Roger Owen, watched the team depart with an extraordinary mixture of emotions – pride in what we have achieved, excitement of what is to come, apprehension of the size of the task I have taken on. I don’t mind saying that I was quite emotional and … Continue reading
Friday 13th April
After nine days of trekking the team finally arrived at Everest Base Camp, at 17,500 ft above sea level! We find ourselves in a ‘campsite’ surrounded by an amphitheatre of some of the highest mountains in the world. We all spent our first night under canvas, and for some it was their very first time … Continue reading
Reached Base Camp and beyond!!
Horray… Jason Coleman has made it to Base Camp (17,500 feet) and then a small team broke off and have gone one step further to Kala Patthar at 18,500 feet!! So proud! He said it took them about 3.5hrs to get from Base Camp up to Kala Patthar, because of the sheer reaction to altitude, … Continue reading
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Can you see anyone lurking in the background at the airport? Kenton Cool
Mount Everest SJP 