Shawn's Expedition cancelled and Final Entry

After all that has happened, the IMG team has decided to not continue the expedition. Shawn is very disappointed, but I'm glad that he's coming back home safe and sound. His tent was hit by snow/wind after all and as it bore down on Shawn's and his partner's tent, they pushed against the ceiling with their feet. I'm so proud of Shawn and all he's accomplished, I know God was protecting him and I can't wait to give him a big hug when I see him!!

His wife,

Miluska

Avalanche update!!!!

Kathmandu, Nepal (CNN) -- At least 11 climbers were killed in an avalanche Sunday morning on Manaslu, the world's eighth-highest peak, a pilot who took part in the rescue effort said.

Steve Bruce Bokan of Fishtail Air also said that those coordinating the rescue report as many as 38 people missing.

He said there were reports that an entire camp was swept away by the avalanche, which took place Sunday at about 5 a.m. local time.

Avalanche

There was an avalanche that killed 7 people in Manaslu today from camp 3, Shawn was in camp 2 and is ok, thank God. Sherpas from his team are aiding in the recovery effort of survivors.

Below picture of Shawn right before Avalanche.

Weather has finally cleared!!!

IMG leader Mike Hamill reported by sat phone that the team took a good hike today to get the cobwebs worked out from their storm days.  A number of teams did move up to Camp 1 today, and some sherpas from another team reached Camp 2 and report that the tents and gear up there are all OK.   Good news.  Now the weather is looking much better and the team members are doing well.  Their plan is to move up in the morning to Camp 1, then go to Camp 2 the following day, with the ultimate goal of this rotation to reach Camp 3. See Shawn below!!

Photos from snowed-in Base Camp

     

SHAWN HAS BEEN STUCK IN BC DUE TO WEATHER FOR THE 4TH DAY NOW, STILL ON TRACK THOUGH SINCE THEY GOT THERE EARLIER. ALL UP TO THE WEATHER!!

Weather has caused Shawn to be stuck at base camp

For 4 days now. They're still on track because they got there earlier. He's doing good, just a little bored. I miss him (hey, I'm blogging for him, so I can write this:)

Rotations

After 3 rotations of hiking towards Camp 1, Shawn will rest for 2 days and then do another 3 rotations ending up in Camp 2.

Shawn has made it to 18,000 feet!

...and came back down to about 15k after acclimatizing. He feels good and is in good spirits!

Shawn made it to Base Camp!

Shawn has made it to Deng camp

After a week of trekking, Shawn has made it to Deng campsite. They are on track and doing well. Shawn sends his greetings to everyone!