The Ultimate Summit: Berg Adventures Everest Expedition 2003

With their sights set on the highest summit in the world, the Berg Adventures’ Everest Expedition 2003 team will be breaking new ground and setting new standards in mountain climbing this fall.

Lead by four-time Everest summitter and Head Guide Wally Berg, this is an exceptionally strong team that is garnering much attention. The only team with a permit to climb on Everest’s South Col route this post-Monsoon season, BAI’s expedition will experience a particularly peaceful atmosphere.

November 2003:

November 6 – The familiar streets of Namche

November 4 – Photos from Summit attempt

November 4 – Entire team checks-in safely at Base Camp

November 2 – Entire team safely descends to camp 3 after high winds

November 2 – Team to turn around at South Summit

November 2 – BAI team approaching South Summit

November 1 – Team feeling great on South Col. Preparing for summit bid.

October 2003:

October 31 – Team can smell a summit from Camp 3

October 30 – Clear conditions reported at South Col

October 29 – Chasing the Sherpas to Camp 2

October 28 – Conditions appear to be improving

October 27 – Two climbing members head down valley

October 23 – Email down and movies on

Special: As the mountain moves (Explorersweb)

Special: Problems with expedition data transmission (Explorersweb)

October 22 – Focus remains strong at Base Camp

October 21 – Waiting out the winds at camp 2

October 20 – Howling winds at camp 3

October 19 – Maegan reporting from camp 2

October 18 – We leave for our summit attempt this morning

October 16 – Regrouping and refocusing at Base Camp

October 11 – Drinking-in the thick air of the Khumbu Valley

October 9 – Climbers head down-valley to rest up

October 7 – Fine-tuning gear at Camp 2

October 6 – Settling in at Camp 3

October 5 – Busy Life at Base Camp

October 3 – Update on Nima Tashi after avalanche

October 2 – Close call on the Lhotse face

October 1 – Ski route looks great from Camp 2

September 2003:

September 30 – Visitors drop by Base Camp

September 26 – Resting at Base Camp while avalanche buries gear

September 25 – Back in the "thick air" of Base Camp

September 24 – Waiting out a storm in a nylon world

September 23 – Exploring above Camp 1

September 22 – From the Western Cwm

September 21 – Brad climbs to Camp 1

September 20 – Tents are up at Camp 1

September 19 Trekkers Update – Justin makes her way up the Khumbu Valley

September 19 – 100 meters from Camp 1, plus weather and route report

September 18 – Nuptse is taking care of us

September 17 – Moving as a group

September 15 – Final member joins team at Base Camp

September 14 – Fixing line through the Icefall

September 12 – Blessings and celebration on pooja day

September 11 – Renovations and reunions at Base Camp

September 10 – Relaxed and happy in Gorak Shep

September 8 – Powerful moments with Pangboche Lama

September 6 – A green and peaceful season in Namche

September 1 – What's a Communications Manager?

August 2003:

August 30 – Wally Berg reports expedition underway in Kathmandu

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