Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey posted this a few hours ago today (Sunday in San Diego). We should all be very proud of him… Everest Recap It’s almost 1am in the morning. Most of the team is about to leave camp 4 at approximately 26K’ in elevation and begin their final push for the next six to eight hours to reach …
Mayor Bailey continues Everest adventure
Following a week of illness and recovery, Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey continues his Everest summit quest. This was posted to his Facebook page today, Wednesday… We’re back 🏔️ After a week delay due to illness, I arrived back in base camp around 12 pm today. Within minutes of landing, the expedition leader said “pack your gear, you’re going up tonight.” …
Mayor Bailey’s Everest expedition — Days 11, 12, 13
Continued tracking of Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey’s ascent of Mount Everest. This was posted to his Facebook page today, May 3… Everest Day 11, 12, and 13 (I think) Recap Mountaineering is a slow sport. A lot and, at the same time, not very much at all has happened in the past two or three days. There is a saying …
Mayor Bailey scales Everest — Days 8 to 10
Continued tracking of Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey’s ascent of Mount Everest, these latest updates both over the weekend on his Facebook page. Please note that on Tuesday, the mayor will take part in the Coronado City Council meeting via satellite, which is likely the highest altitude government meeting ever. Not to mention the highest elected official. Everest Day 8 and …
Mayor Richard Bailey scales Everest – Days 6 and 7
Continued tracking of Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey’s Mount Everest expedition. This was posted three days ago… Everest Day 6 and 7 Recap After six days, I smell. Most of my gear, including some fresh base layers, is already at basecamp. So for now, and for another 24 hours, my one set of clothes for hiking and one set of clothes …
Mayor Richard Bailey is summitting Everest — Day 3, 4, and 5 Recap
See the first post for an initial synopsis of Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey’s attempt to scale Mount Everest. Here’s Bailey’s second entry, posted two days ago, covering days three to five of his trek to Everest Base Camp: Everest Day 3, 4, and 5 Recap Day 3 – woke up after a ten hour sleep to an amazing sunrise illuminating …
Mayor Richard Bailey takes on Everest
Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey is in the midst of pursuing his lifetime dream to ascend Mount Everest. I will be tracking his progress, as he posts updates to his Facebook page every few days. His good friend, Brad Gerbel, is also keeping closely abreast of Bailey’s attempt to scale the summit. Brad writes on Tuesday of this week: “Bailey competed …
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