Author: Vitaly Hinenson, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Congratulations to the whole team. To myself and to everyone!
It was very difficult. I knew it would be difficult, but I did not think it would be so difficult! It seems to be all prepared both physically and emotionally, but still it was very scary and very difficult!
The weather conditions are great, the team is great, the organization is great. I think that the pause we had justified itself - less risk means a better chance for success. Many thanks to all, I am very happy!
I thought it would be a little easier. Despite all the information on the difficulties, weather, conditions - I wanted that it would be a little easier.
But on the other hand... This is the top of the world! And to expect the easy ascent is simply foolish!
I wish the following climbers to prepare well physically, emotionally, technically and organizationally. Take Everest as seriously as possible. It is not an easy mountain.
Maybe it is not so difficult technically, but it is difficult too.
It's the peak - it's the goal of a lifetime, I wish everybody to take it as seriously as possible.
And you guys, thank you very much! Both our team and the Sherpa team are very cool.
