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Qomolangma climbing team on way back

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Source: CCTV.com | 05-09-2008 15:03

Special report: Olympic flame atop world´s highest summit

After carrying the Olympic flame up to the top of the world, most of the Qomolangma climbing team are on their way back down to an advanced Camp.

On Thursday some team members stayed overnight at the 7,000 meter high camp. They are continuing their descent today.

Chagxi Tsering, cameraman of Qomolangma mountaineering team, said, "I feel good. I completed the mission!"

Purbu Toinzhub, cameraman of Qomolangma mountaineering team, said,"The weather conditions were not perfect for most of the dramatic pictures I planned. But it's ok. I'm satisfied. I filmed the best moments and sent them to the base camp anyway."

 

Editor:Zhang Ning