..... a needle with limited supplies in a haystack with subzero temperatures, in one of the most harsh and volatile environments on the planet.

I wish the best for the family, but these situations don't usually have good endings. I guess that's the risk you take when you attempt to climb the highest natural structure on earth.

 

I hope your firend is found. Good luck.

 

In the interests of updateing people, and bumping the topic up for more to see....

...here's a link to a local new story about Julian.

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/newshome/Famil...sing.4902825.jp

 

Is Mt. Everest in New Hampshire..? If so, that is far to dangerous.. I wouldn't take any risk!