Wednesday May 26: Shaunna Burke is forced to abandon her summit push. She spent an amazing three days in the “Death Zone” waiting for a break in the weather in order to make her climb to the summit. However, strong winds and the cold temperature kept Shaunna and her team of Sherpas from reaching the top.

According to Mike Swarbrick, the Base Camp technician for the Expedition 2004 team, Shaunna seemed to be extremely strong in mind and spirit during a radio transmission. Unfortunately, the elements have worked against her today. Nevertheless, her perseverance and determination to hang on as long as possible at Camp IV in order to make her summit push is truly amazing.

Great Effort Shaunna!

Read about Shaunna progress, in the Summit Push Itinerary.

Read Mike Swarbrick's last Journal Entry (May 26) about Shaunna's decision to abandon the summit push and the lastest entries from Base Camp.

See an interactive gallery of Key Spots on Everest.

See a GIS snapshot of the view from Camp IV to the Summit.

View GPS data of the team's progress up Everest. The Everest 2004 team is continuing to have difficulty registering data with the GPS units. Technicians on Everest will continue to troubleshoot. More details will be provided as they are made available.

JOURNALS

Read about the Everest 2004 Expedition through the Journal Entries of the climbing team.

Read Words from the Edge for personal reflections of life on Everest from a non-climber's perspective. Mike Swarbrick has added his own journal observations to those of Dr. Matt Arentz.

Read "Best Wishes Messages" for the Everest 2004 from friends, family and expedition followers.