Daily Archives: April 29, 2012

A Poor Man’s Oscar Speech


From Bryan Taylor, Ph.D.
 So, here we are. Mount Everest base camp, 17,500 feet above sea level, blood oxygen saturation level of 70-80% (it’s 95-100% at sea level), plus an elevated 
heart rate. Sleeping, poorly, in a tent at sub-zero … Continue reading

By Robert Nellis | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Dispatch from the Field (4-29-12)


Climber Cory Richards, who is resting safely in hospital, wanted us to clarify that his illness was not altitude sickness, but a diagnosis is still forthcoming. Updates on his situation will come first on the National Geographic site.  After yesterday’s … Continue reading

By Joel Streed | Posted in Events, Findings, Innovations, People, Progress Updates, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment