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Report 6

It's a go: I'm heading for summit

9 May 2006

I'm leaving Advanced Base Camp (ABC) in a few hours. The weather forecast is good and we have a great opportunity to head for the summit now.

I am feeling fit, optimistic and ready for the climb, though I confess a little nervous and even a little scared. It‘s a real mixture of emotions for me. Above all, I remain humble and full of respect for this mountain before me.

If everything goes according to plan we will work our way up, stopping at the four camps, and summit on Saturday. It will then be a quick return to ABC on Sunday.

I won't be sending any bulletins on the climb – the satellite telephone is too heavy to carry – but will hopefully report from ABC after a successful summit at 8,850m. On this earth, you can't get higher. I can't wait.

High spirits,

Mogens

8 April 2006:  Mogens arrives at Everest Base Camp.
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14 April 2006:  Puja blessings and the readying for the climb.
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24 April 2006:  At the foot of "Big E" - Advanced Base Camp.
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29 April 2006:  On fire for the fight of each step.
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6 May 2006:  The waiting game begins.
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15 May 2006: My best shot - but I did not reach the summit.
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22 May 2006: I'm off on another summit bid.
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27 May 2006: A bolt of lightning – and I plod down the hill again.
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