Elbrus expedition Summit Day! (Part 1)
Yes, Deshun reached the top of Elbrus today !!!
At 1120 Russian time (0920 SA time) she called to say she was standing on the summit and was feeling just great!
We were both incoherent with excitement so once she's safely back down in camp she'll email summit pics and news of today. Right now a huge tsunami of messages is pouring in from friends, family, colleagues and other well wishers.
A gigantic thank you to the wonderful ladies at 1st for Women Insurance Brokers who so enthusiastically gave their full support and sponsorship to this expedition as well as to the upcoming Kilimanjaro climb. Not only have they enabled Deshun to set her 7 Summits dream in motion but also to do so in celebration of womanhood - a perfect message to women everywhere in Women's Month, August 2007.
Check out Part 2 of this blog later today for summit pics and all the news of the climb!
Hi Desh Don't know if you
Hi Desh
Don't know if you received my message yesterday. Heard you talking on 702 - great interview.
Go well
Julia
Deshi - I'm so proud of you.
Deshi - I'm so proud of you. I shouted so loud in my car as I heard your interview on the radio to-day, you could have heard me on top of Elbrus -" You go Girl!" My prayers are with you for a safe journey back home. Lots of love. Belinda Maclachlan
Well done Deshun for
Well done Deshun for reaching the first summit - I'm still memorizing the names of the other summits. Lots of love Kate
What wonderful news,
What wonderful news, congratulations from all at Childline - we can't wait to see the pics! You are a true inspiration to us and the children at Childline - we can achieve our dreams! We are proud to be associated with you. Have a safe journey down.
Take Care
Annette Brokensha and all at Childline
Well Done to Deshun and the
Well Done to Deshun and the rest of the team, including lynn back at base.
Its great to see our logistics work out with success like this.
From Niall Foley & Pat Falvey
Irish & Worldwide Adventures
www.patfalvey.com
Well done to Deshun and all
Well done to Deshun and all the rest of the climbers from all at Irish & Worldwide Adventures here in Ireland, Our logistics have helped them realise their dreams...
Niall Foley and Pat Falvey
www.patfalvey.com
Congratulations to Deshun
Congratulations to Deshun on her latest accomplishment.
Lou, Diane and all here at the Pacific Institute in Seattle
Send her our congratulations on yet another great accomplishment.
Lynn thanks for sharing Deshun’s success, much appreciated.
Jack
Desh, you're
Desh, you're jusbladdymarvlus!!!
Very proud to be part of the team - Nina, Rosie and I are basking in your reflected glory!
Much love to you
Lynn
We are so proud of you that
We are so proud of you that you would think we were your parents. Heartiest congratulations (although we had no doubt you would achieve this goal ...in your stride, nogal). You are one tough cookie my friend.
Love
Lyn & Geoff
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I am absolutely thrilled to
I am absolutely thrilled to hear the news that Deshun has climbed the highest peak in Europe. I admire these crazy mountaineers who can perform acts of great physical exertion in the most extreme of environments. Deshun’s one tough woman!!
David o'Sullivan
Presenter: Afternoon Drive, Talk Radio 702
This is great news. Love
This is great news.
Love to you all
Bev and Bernice
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