The entire team made it to the summit! I received this email a few minutes ago from Didi, Meredith’s mom.

“Meredith called a little while ago.  They made the summit!!!  She didn’t want to take the time and explain why they went early but they did.  It was snowing, so maybe the weather played a part.  My theory is when they reached base camp, they all felt great and so they went for it.  Whatever the reason, everyone made it and everyone feels great.  As Meredith said, “It is absolutely amazing Mom.” I could hear in her voice that it dawned on her the enormity of what she accomplished.  Can’t wait for them to get back to Chicago so we can hear all the details.  Battery power permitting, the girls were going to call home.  Time for them to celebrate.”