First, I have to say how heartening it has been to see the outpouring of support for our climb and cause. The media coverage, donations, and words of encouragement have meant the world to us. Of course, much thanks goes out to my loving wife for maintaining the blog while we were on the mountain.

Mark and I arrived home safely this week and are re-acclimating to electricity, hot water, and real pillows! One of the great advantages of a few weeks of hardship in the mountains is the appreciation it gives us for the little conveniences in life, like microwave ovens.

To answer those toe related questions, mine are fine. I developed a few blisters during the long descent, but nothing too serious. Mark had some more serious blisters, but I am sure he is healing up fine as well.

We hope you enjoy viewing the photos on the new link. Be sure to turn on the captions during the slideshow to get a description of each photo!

We will be sure to follow up with some more post climb thoughts, and you can always post a question to the blog, or e-mail it directly to either of us.

In regards to my fathers health, we have been blessed with good news. His physicians have determined that his "atypical" lymphoma does not pose an immediate threat to his health, and therefore they will simply monitor it for the time being, and no treatment (chemotherapy) is currently required.

Climb for a Cure will continue to support lymphoma education and research. We continue to encourage donations for this years climb, and we hope to sponsor fund raising climbs in the future .

Thank you!

-Jeff

Jeff is on his way home tonight. He will arrive sometime tomorrow afternoon. Tyler, Trevor and I are looking forward to seeing him! Thank you to all who have followed the climb.

God Bless,

Tammy

Jeff and Mark have made it down to Plaza de Mulas. They each hiked with 80 lbs on their backs. They will still have to sleep in their tents tonight, but they got a good warm dinner. They were so excited to get spaghetti and meat. Jeff said that is a plate of spaghetti noodles and red sauce with a steak on top of it! It was a long day of hiking down and Jeff said he is afraid to look at his toes. They HURT! He said he will have to duck tape them tonight for the hike out tomorrow. At least tomorrow they will have mules to carry their gear, and they will have a bed to sleep on! Jeff said he will be able to check his email Tuesday am. So you can send him a note there if you want.

cya,

Tammy

THEY MADE IT TO THE TOP!!!

After a 10 hour climb they made it from camp 2 to the summit. They spent about 45 minutes on top and headed down. The trip down only took about 4 and 1/2 hours. Jeff was beat and his toes were hurting him. They had beautiful weather today. Tonight the clouds were rolling in down at camp 2. They will start to head back down the mountain tomorrow. They arent sure how far they will get. I will let you all know more when I know more!

cya,

Tammy

The guys have made it to camp 2! Yeah!! They are going to sleep early to wake up at 2am tomorrow to start for their summit bid. The weather reports they are getting is telling them tomorrow is the best weather window in the next 2 weeks. Tonight they are camping right beside the Polish Glacier. They are very excited to summit tomorrow. I will write more when I hear from them.

cya,

Tammy