Daily Evolution from Mastering Tai Chi-Chapter 227 - 209: Super Sensitivity. Solo Ascent Without Oxygen Cylinder_3

The once barely able to hold on Ah Gui has now worsened due to severe coughing, leading to a cracked rib, making it impossible for him to continue walking normally.

The rest of the teammates also experienced mild cerebral edema due to the prolonged stay in low-oxygen, low-pressure conditions.

The main symptoms include incessant vomiting, difficulty in thinking, mental confusion, and sleeplessness at night.

Clearly, under such circumstances, they can't continue the climbing activities.

Seeing the situation, the guide proposed the suggestion to return to a 3000-meter low-altitude village to recuperate for half a month.

Wanting to summit Mount Everest under harsh climatic conditions requires an excellent physique and relatively normal physical condition as the most important prerequisites.

Judging by their current physical condition, there's no way the teammates can summit.

Therefore, for the guide, the best method currently is to return to the low-altitude village for rest for ten to half a month, then consider the summit attempt once the teammates' physical condition stabilizes.

After hearing the guide's suggestion, Wang Ye looked up at the peak that was so close.

A trace of unconvinced emotion surged in his heart.

It took him ten arduous days to climb up to this point.

Is it really going to end up in vain because of the teammates?

He took a deep breath and once again made a request to the guide,

"Leader, you take them back to the low-altitude area, I plan to summit solo next."

"Solo summit?" The guide was somewhat incredulous, "You've climbed Mount Everest for half a month; haven't you felt Everest's terrifying nature?"

Wang Ye nodded, "I've felt it, but it doesn't deter me; it only fuels my desire for challenge."

"Alright, I admit you're an excellent climber and athlete, but it's incredibly dangerous." The guide sighed and rubbed his right temple thoughtfully. Knowing he's charged Wang Ye nearly fifty thousand US Dollars in commission, if anything goes wrong on Mount Everest, the compensation for breach of contract alone would bankrupt him.

"If you're worried, I can cancel the commission contract now." Wang Ye added.

"No need to cancel the contract, since you're so stubborn about wanting to summit alone, I can't stop you." The guide sighed heavily, then solemnly said, "The timing and route for the summit attempt, during this training period, you should have memorized it, what's next is you need to carefully observe the environment and climate, and I will thoroughly explain the self-rescue measures for various harsh climates."

Wang Ye listened to the guide's advice and nodded along.

Upon reaching C2 Camp, the subsequent route was not complicated. He needed to use Ice Claw and ascenders to climb Luozi Peak, pass through Yellow Zone and Geneva Spur, arriving at the famous South Ridge Camp. After that Wang Ye needed to select the best day for the summit attempt, departing at around midnight. He first needed to ascend Mount Everest's South Ridge, then pass through the 27,500-foot-high Balcony, reach the Hillary Step, and ultimately summit Mount Everest before two in the afternoon.

But there's an issue, Wang Ye cannot carry too much equipment and oxygen tanks during the entire summit attempt.

Because these things will affect the parachute deployment.

If he were summiting with teammates, this problem could be solved easily.

He could ask teammates to carry his backpack down the mountain.

But Wang Ye is tackling a solo climb. He needs to consider whether cumbersome items will affect his eventual parachuting while carrying essentials. So the best solution is not to carry oxygen tanks and extra gear, and to go light.