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Teammates, I just returned to Everest Base Camp (BC) after the most
challenging 8 days of my life. I am unshaven, extremely dirty, feeling
the initial effects of frostbite, starving and physically and mentally
exhausted (See Photo “Return to Everest BC”)… but at 4:19 AM
on Sunday May 23rd, after a 10 hour climb from Camp 3 (See Photo “Hike
to Camp 3”), Kaji and I watched the sun rise over Tibet from the summit
of Mt. Everest. Words can not convey the beauty of that particular
sunrise or the feeling of accomplishment and joy of having attained the summit
with my teammate, Kaji. I am thankful that I prepared properly and that
we had (and made the most of) our opportunity for success. Heck, I’m so hungry I’m willing to eat broiled Yak…
or raw… (See Photo: “Kap eats Yak”) Due to a camera malfunction on the summit (read “my $300
camera froze as soon as I pulled it from my down suit), I have to wait for Kaji
to have his summit photos developed (read “Kaji’s circa 1980 camera
that cost $12 worked well”) before sharing. However, all photos and
a recap of the final 8 days of climbing will be part of my corporate
presentation on “Leadership and Overcoming Adversity” and will also
be made available to all 2010- 2011 Program clients. I can not tell you how much I appreciate all of your support
throughout this journey and Bryant, The Program Staff and I look forward to
seeing and working with all of you in the upcoming year. Regards, Eric “You never know what is ‘enough,’ until
you know what is more than enough” – William Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. _____________________________ Eric The Program, LLC Phone: (617) 933- 7306 Fax: (866) 722- 8091 |
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