Mt. Everest 2005: The Singapore Premier Taxi Everest Expedition without oxygen: Edwin stay at the South col

After a few hours' rest, they were planning to head for the summit at about 8pm. But the winds were blowing hard throughout the day. And by 8pm, when the guys were preparing to set off, the winds were whipping at 60 - 70 knots, gusting at about 80 knots. They decided to cancel their summit bid and wait a day at Camp 4.

This morning, Robert was feeling weak from having spent two nights at Camp 2 and two nights at South Col. He decided to abandon his summit bid and descend.

Fortunately, Edwin is feeling good and strong. He will remain at Camp 4. Tonight, if the winds are milder, he would make a summit bid.

Update: Mt. Everest 2005: The Singapore Premier Taxi Everest Expedition without oxygen: Update: Robert and Edwin are at camp 4 at the South Col. We have no information that they left last night. It is believed they stayed there, but that is NOT confirmed.

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