RIP, Tom.

Hang in there, Mark. All the best.

I am sorry and send my thoughts to all involved. Another heart-wrenching story.

RIP

I wish you a quick recovery mark
To Tom's family is a sorry for your loss and you will be in our prayers.

Hang in there Mark, You did all you could.

Mark, hope you are feeling the support of everyone around you, and that the media is able to give you and Tom's family the space you need to deal with what has happened.
It is a relief to hear that Tom's body has been recovered, and that you and all rescuers are safely off the mountain. The healing process can begin for those who will keep Tom's memory alive. Condolences to all who were close to Tom. May his life be celebrated, and his legacy live on.

Peace be with you, Mark. My prayers are with you and the family of Tom.

twoshuzz wrote:Mark,

My deepest and most heartfelt sypmathies go out to you, Tom and all family and friends. May you all find peace beyond tragedy. For you personally, your efforts are beyond commendable. I hope you find solice in knowing you did all you could.

Thoughts and prayers...

My thoughts exactly...

I am so sorry for you loss, Mark. My thoughts are with you and the family and friends of Tom.

Very sorry for the final outcome. Hang in there Mark, you did well given the circumstances. My sincere condolences to family and friends.

Very sad.

Condolences to family and friends.
May the healing begin for all who were involved.

Peace

People always want to understand "what went wrong" when tragedies occur. In this case, I don't see that any mistakes were made. They arrived on the mountain 2 days ahead of their summit bid to acclimatize. They told friends of their plans. They had an annual permit/pass. They had the appropriate experience and gear. Mark did an amazing job trying to help Tom. Unfortunately, tragedies happen sometimes and it's nobody's fault.

When your time comes, I don't think it matters where you are. You can be sitting on your sofa at home bored to tears, or you can be out living life to the fullest. Tom chose the latter and I respect that. Most of you reading this are kindred spirits in that regard. I didn't know Tom personally but that's what makes his death so sad to me.

My sincerest condoelnces to his friends and family.

I'm so sorry. I was hoping for the best for the past 4 days. Rest in peace Tom. Condolences to all who were close to him for your loss. Mark, you did your best.

In full support of you, Mark.

take care,

Michelle

I am so sad to read this. My heart goes out to Tom's family and friends for their loss, and to Mark for all his ordeal and his loss.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and to Mark as well.

Mark -

I know what it feels like to lose a climbing partner and dear friend. It'll hurt for a bit but then all the awesome memories of your times together, good and bad, will flood in and his soul will appear before you. As the late Brutus Of Wyde so wisely put it when referring to the adventure we live and die for.....

"One climb, one pitch, one move at a time....

...until we reach the top."