tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281519437069491769.post3025808152230982779..comments2023-08-26T10:05:22.123-05:00Comments on Goldenrod's thoughts: No summit for WendyGoldenrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09246352554498015300noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281519437069491769.post-14500275730955694682009-05-21T23:46:15.668-05:002009-05-21T23:46:15.668-05:00I was really hoping that Wendy could do it this ye...I was really hoping that Wendy could do it this year, but the weather was not at all cooperative. Hers was not the only team to call it quits. The window was really just too short and the trail too crowded for all to safely succeed. At least one life was lost this past week.<br /><br />Never did either Wendy or Trish make mention of this year being the 50th anniversary of the first ascent, altho Wendy commented at least twice in her posts about the huge numbers of people among the many expeditions. She seemed surprised. They might not have realized why so many groups were there. The fact that the Chinese had, for all practical purposes, closed the northern route to Sherpas played a part, as well, of course. <br /><br />I doubt there'll be another attempt by her. The training is grueling, her health is not the best and she'll be 56 years old next year. She sure gave it one heck of a good try! I think she'll probably spend her time now on the lecture and motivational speaker circuit, raising awareness and $$ for multiple sclerosis. Truly an inspirational figure.<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed my posts, Steven. It was fascinating for me to find out more about whatall is involved in these expeditions.Goldenrodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09246352554498015300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281519437069491769.post-5562711098866155752009-05-21T18:12:15.225-05:002009-05-21T18:12:15.225-05:00it's the process and not the end result that gives...it's the process and not the end result that gives the greatest learning. wendy's courage, bravery, and determination will not be lessened by not reaching the summit this time around. she has shown herself to be an extraordinary person through her actions and words. thanks for all the postings about her goldenrod.<br />stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.com