We received a radio call from Dick at Intermediate Camp at 7 this morning saying although the weather was rough, they were hoping to push through to Camp 2. This evening's radio call confirmed that the 3 of them had all made it safely but the journey had taken twice the usual time due to the bad weather and difficult going under foot. Ben and the Sherpas made their way up today (Ben to Camp 1 and the Sherpas to Intermediate) and they will be joined by Val tomorrow. They will work hard to get themselves in place for a summit attempt, should the forecast break in the weather arrive on Monday.

Val set off down the valley, early this morning to meet his Dad, who is on his own private trekking holiday with his friend. He then walked with them both back up and we entertained them all at Base Camp this evening. Our guests treated us to a bottle of 10 year old Port and some Stilton, which made a valued treat for our taste buds.

Aleck Burrell took it upon himself to go for a run today (for some unknown reason) and after bout 25 minutes returned looking rather worse for the whole affair!

The remainder of us have been waiting at Base Camp where it has been raining or snowing all day with the exception of one break where we got a glimpse of the mountain. We really need some sunshine!