Close, but no cigar..

Well... it was not meant to be. They didn't make the summit, however a good attempt though! Bram wanted to get out really early, some parts are tricky when it gets too warm, with rock falls, the famous "sugar" on the plain between the Venteimilla and Whymper summit and avalanche warnings. It had been snowing, about 20 cm of fresh powder, so they were out already by 22:30, an hour early. No other group was even attempting for the summit, but Bram, Tim and the guide felt pretty confident and decided to give it a shot. And it was good going, no problems at all. Very qualified guide and in the beginning it looked quite promising. Bram felt just great, easy going. But after 4 hours, somewhere around 5900m, Tim started to cave in. Knees were painful and he was very tired. Some paracetamol for the pain, Bram and the guide seriously pushing him to the limit, to try to find that extra strength. But... 1/2 hour later, at approx 6000m, he'd given everything and could not go any further. With one guide, there's only one rule on the mountain and that is to turn back together. That's the game and no matter how great you feel, everyone go down with their mate. Bram WAS feeling super, but today it didn't happen and he's just fine with that. It's been a fantastic adventure, 2 summits and a 3rd one in reach. I know that Bram knows what he's capable of. He doesn't need the summit to proove it. Comradeship and safety always come first and I know they've had a great adventure together. This adventure is almost over and it was a beautiful one. Can't wait to hear the stories and see the photos. And to have my man home again.

Enjoy your last day in Quito, bring some nice gifts with you home to your families, have a safe trip home. Love you.

Stay tuned... for the next adventure and Bram's own "editorial" to be posted soon. With photos. And I'll add the last 900m to the Tenebo project. Hopefully I'll be adding YOU as a sponsor too.