Conrad Anker, Picture Courtesy of National Geographic
Conrad Anker, lead climber of the North Face-National Geographic Everest expedition sent this audio report today:
Conrad Anker message (2.:21)
More information on the climb is available on the respective National Geographic and The North Face expedition sites.
Conrad Anker was one of the premier climbers of any era there is no doubt. Like your picture says the challenges of Everest are huge.