I spoke with Jon this morning and he is coming home!
Jon's Sherpa guide Dawa is featured in a front page story on CNN titled:
"Hero guide spent day tending to dead friends"
http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/23/world/asia/nepal-everest-avalanche/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
It has been an extremely sad time since the avalanche disaster in which 16 people were killed. The Sherpas voted and have decided to close the mountain this year.
Jon is taking a helicopter from Everest Base Camp to Lukla at 8am tomorrow (7:15pm tonight PST). From there, he'll take a plane to Kathmandu and then make his way home.
Susan
Jon's Sherpa guide Dawa is featured in a front page story on CNN titled:
"Hero guide spent day tending to dead friends"
http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/23/world/asia/nepal-everest-avalanche/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
It has been an extremely sad time since the avalanche disaster in which 16 people were killed. The Sherpas voted and have decided to close the mountain this year.
Jon is taking a helicopter from Everest Base Camp to Lukla at 8am tomorrow (7:15pm tonight PST). From there, he'll take a plane to Kathmandu and then make his way home.
Susan
We are all glad he's OK, and wish him a safe trip home.
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Jon,
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts are with you, your companions, and those recently lost. For those who seek adventure, meaning, solace, or solitude in the mountains, there can be no other way but to embrace all possible outcomes. Few who choose this way of life would exchange it for another. Lucky we are to be surrounded by those who share our passion, but doomed we are to share such tragedies.
Be well, Jon.
Jon, I hope that reuniting with your loved ones will be therapeutic for your soul and erase the trauma of the events this year on the mountain. Call me when all the dust has settled. Your climbing buddy, Manoj.
ReplyDeleteJon, Your family and friends await your safe return. If there is any good that comes from this tragedy it will be the Sherpa's demanding to get paid for the risk they take....not the government. David
ReplyDeleteWe all wish you safe travels home. You are very blessed.
ReplyDeleteJon,
ReplyDeleteAfter just watching all of the CNN clips it is vary understandable that the Sherpas decided to close the mountain out of respect for and to mourn the deceased. Any of us who have lost very close loved ones understand that this is a deeply personal process that takes time. Our hearts are with you as you journey back to Sonoma County to reunite with your loved ones. Best wishes for a peaceful journey.
David
Jon and Marcus, So sorry this last week has been such a disaster for you guys and your dreams of reaching the top. So relieved you got out of the icefall when you did. I hope your trip home is smooth. Climb on brother!
ReplyDeleteTravel safe and we look forward to seeing you in Kenwood.
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ReplyDeleteSafe travels and I look forward to seeing you up on top of Hood to hear all about this adventure and look to future! I'm so glad you are safe and coming home.
Mr. Reiter I read the NY Times article about you and your comments via telephone interview. You have the best attitude about the situation. No whining, just gratitude. Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteI also just read your comments in the NYT article and, Jon, I think you have it figured out. I'm sure your brother would be proud, and I'm happy for your family they'll see you again.
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