Greetings to all of our wonderful team members around the world who keep us motivated as we try to take disability awareness to the top of the world!

We were turned away from our summit attempt because of high winds and a variety of weather-related reasons. We returned to base camp yesterday and will take a few days here along with all of the other expeditions to rest and regroup. Our Sherpa are taking well deserved rest days with us here. We are all tired after spending 6-7 days at Camp 2 and beyond.

Since we have arrived at Base Camp, the weather has been clear, however there are high winds beyond Camp 2. All of our camps are now fully stocked and awaiting our return for a summit bid. We'll plan to try again for the summit on May 20/21. Hang in there with us and enjoy the photos of this old one-armed guy (yeah yeah) crossing ladders and crevasses in the Icefall.

Our friend and climbing partner Vince decided that to maintain good health he will not continue climbing. He accomplished many goals on the mountain and we'll miss his presence here. He plans to fly back home at the end of the week.

I've talked about everyone having their own Everest - be it a fear or a hurdle or trying something new for the first time. At the moment, we are trying our very best to keep the Team Everest '03 dream alive and get to the top of this very big mountain. We were ready as an expedition to summit - everything was in order - but as in life, not everything goes according to plan. Those of us who have had life changing injuries, as well as those who have always been challenged have learned to accept what is presented to us.

A personal thanks again to our supporters, sponsors and those who believe in our message. Please keep your positive emails coming to us and your support to Team Everest and the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities.

I would like to especially recognize today Mr. David Kooy and the team at ESI. I look forward to getting to know you better when I return!

Thank you for believing in CTD and TE '03.

Yours truly, Gary Guller