Unstable weather has kept me from reaching Camp 4. On May 1 I carried three oxygen bottles to Camp 3. Today (May 3) I left Camp 2 with all of my camping gear, headed for Camp 3. By the time I reached the fixed ropes the weather was worsening by the minute. So I turned around, as did everyone else. Many Sherpas were up high, but everyone returned to Camp 2 safely despite the incredible winds.
I’m in Camp 2 for another night, and I’ll try to stay in Camp 3 tomorrow. After my oxygen is in Camp 4 I can come down and rest before the summit push.