blog: martin goes to mount everest

thanks to all our sponsors!
Thanks to Martin, all of our collaborators, and your support,  Chip stood on top of the world. I truly believe he couldn't have done it without us! This picture is him and his friend at the top...
May 29, 2008

chip made it to the summit
As you have heard by now, Chip made it to the summit on Thursday and is now coming down Mt. Everest! Before Chip made it to the summit, we had a video conference with him. It was very cool because we...
May 26, 2008

we know what chip is going through....
    This past Friday my science class did an experiment to see how it would feel acclimatizing to a new altitude level. First,my class was split up into two groups and...
May 24, 2008

the journey there
         Chip started off at our school in a two hour assembly. When he would speak about climbing he would say, "If we are fortunate enough"... Yet,...
May 23, 2008

success!
   I know this was already posted by Patrick, but I simply couldn't overcome the urge to do it again. Chip has made it to the SUMMIT!!! After months and months of preparations and climbing,...
May 22, 2008

how do you like that!!
For all you skeptics that said Chip was a great guy for doing this mission but he would never make the summit, He did it!!!!! Chip summited yesterday night, and with it successfully wrapped up our journey....
May 22, 2008

to the summit!
    Exciting news- we just talked to Chip! Through a webcam, we saw Chip and Jamling, Chip's sherpa, at Base Camp on the other side of the world! Chip gave us a tour of the...
May 19, 2008

applying chip's climbing adventures in keyboarding
In keyboarding class we have been keeping up with Chip’s climb to the top of Mount Everest. We have applied what we have learned about Chip’s experience, about his climb, and how we feel...
May 16, 2008

windows
    Chip and his friend and climbing partner Vance decided to sleep up at Camp 3 in order to acclimatize. They awoke the next morning with Christmas in the air (figuratively,...
May 13, 2008

which would you rather choose??
On our website, there is a poll being taken up about what would motivate you the most about climbing Everest. The view, spiritual reasons, being able to say you did it, or just the experience. I would...
May 13, 2008

jeopardy
We are making jepardy games about Mt. Everest. It takes a while to make a game, but it is also very fun! We have been divided into five groups of four and have chosen two topics each.We went online...
May 13, 2008

mt. everest – the “drama” continues!
Chip’s birthday was just a few days ago (May 8).  Here is a picture of his cake:  Chip is no longer sick and there are no longer technical difficulties happening on Mt. Everest right...
May 12, 2008

which of the most common risks of climbing mount everest would discourage you the most?
 On theWebEx site, I posted a poll that asked this question. Overall, out of the 29 people who voted, the most discouraging risks were: climbing over crevasses on ladders, and lack of oxygen, which...
May 11, 2008

a miracle over the rainbow
    Hello, everybody! As I have recently posted, yesterday was Chip's birthday and the day the Chinese succeeded in their summit attempt. Well, I wanted to share something else with you-...
May 9, 2008

happy birthday to chip!
    Chip is back on line (he hadn't posted anything for the last month), headed up the mountain, and today just happens to be his birthday! Happy birthday, Chip! And what's more,...
May 8, 2008

glaciers on everest
In my science class, we watched a video all about glaciers. The video made the ice falls and crevasses seem very insignificant. The crevasses especially are a huge challenge for climbers on Everest....
Apr 30, 2008

getting close!!
Our latest news on Chip is of great importance. We received info that he is almost ready to climb to Camp one and two. The sherpas have set up the ropes, and the icefalls are ready to be trekked. Everybody...
Apr 30, 2008

almost too late!
I was talking to Mrs. Thompson, and she said that we should have an assembly for Chip when he gets back. I asked her when he was coming back, and she said June ninth, which is the second to last...
Apr 30, 2008

eeeeeeewwwww!
I already mentioned the book, Into Thin Air, by John Krakkhauer, but something recently came to my attention that was appaling. In the book, they stopped by a place called Lobuche, before heading...
Apr 29, 2008

even in class!!!!!
As this expedition rambles on, the team discussed ways to keep the students interested in the journey and not lose focus. What I didn't already know is that a whole bunch of teachers are already doing...
Apr 29, 2008

how martin made it's principal and seventh grade assistant principal sleep on the roof of the school!
Hey Everyone, Just a couple weeks ago our school stopped selling the arm bracelets to show support for Chip.( Don't worry we started other ways of supporting him) If you don't know what...
Apr 23, 2008

that was close!!!
Right after I heard about the China and Tibet debacle, I thought this whole expedition was down the drain. I heard they were shutting the mountain down and thought about all the people who put time and...
Apr 20, 2008

reached base camp
Hello, Chip has made it all the way to Base Camp, and has actually climbed up half of the icefalls!  So far it has been an unbelievable journey for Martin and Chip. We are all hoping Chip's...
Apr 20, 2008

khumjung school in nepal!
    If you've been keeping up with our blog, you know from William's previous post that Chip stopped at the school Sir Edmund Hillary founded in Khumjung. I did some short research on...
Apr 15, 2008

chip battles a bug
On Saturday April fifth Chip announced that he was sick. He was shaking out of control and could not control his body temperature. He has what’s called the GI bug. Chip doubled up on water and...
Apr 9, 2008

curious encounters
On his journey towards base camp Chip has run into all sorts of characters. The list includes, yaks, astronauts, yeti skulls, Mani stones, these are just a few of the interesting bits of culture that...
Apr 5, 2008

no pain, no gain
   It seems that Chip is having some problem with bugs! Not the insect kind, but the disease kind. During the night, Chip discovered that he could not control his body temperature and that...
Apr 5, 2008

into thin air
    While this whole Everest thing has got me really psyched, I wanted to learn more about this historic mountain. My dad recommended a book by Jack Krakauer,Into Thin Air. It is...
Apr 5, 2008

yetis and yaks
Chip has been busy hiking, pushing his body, and trying to get it ready for the big climb! He sent us pictures of a Yeti skull and a yak. He flew in the Yeti Airlines; they are very old planes with...
Apr 1, 2008

first look
        Yesterday, Chip saw Mt. Everest for the first time. From the picture that he sent us, the summit looked extremely windy. Usually you need to find a window, or a calmer...
Mar 30, 2008

the sir edmund hillary school!
   Chip has made a stop in Khumjung, Nepal! This place is where the Sir Edmund Hillary School is found. As you may know, Sir Edmund Hillary was the first to stand on the summit of Everest,...
Mar 30, 2008

base camp, here we come!
Hello, all. Chip arrived in Kathmandu a few days ago and went sight-seeing. He got his first glimpse of Everest, and went to the famed Monkey temple, where Hindus and Buddists worship. He has begun...
Mar 29, 2008

what chip thinks of kathmandu,nepal!
 This is what Chip thinks of Kathmandu. He explains clearly about what the people are like and what their everyday life is. Weather is nice, very pleasant temperature and sunny. There is...
Mar 28, 2008

chip's schedule
 Chip wrote to us to tell us his schedule for getting to Base Camp. He will start on the 27 of March and will reach Base Camp the 7 of April! That seems like a long time, but he says that it's...
Mar 26, 2008

it is unlikey chip will die
Chip probably won't die. He is prepared for almost everything that could come at him. Chip knows what he is doing. There will be many avalanches but he knows they're coming so I know he has a plan.-Zach ...
Mar 26, 2008

mountain getting closed?
     I am sure readers have been updated on the fact that China is closing their side of the mountain to bring up the Olympic torch. We have contacted Chip about this issue, and he says...
Mar 26, 2008

the journey that became a gift
As you can see, Chip's journey means so very much to us at Martin GT Magnet Middle School. It is amazing to see how this spark of an idea has turned into a quickly-spreading blaze that has created a...
Mar 25, 2008

an update on read to the top, and a students perspective of martin's journey to the top
    As Chip makes his way toward Mt. Everest, he has already started communicating to Martin students. Recent updates included pictures, and short reports of what he has done so far....
Mar 25, 2008

olympics interference?
   As you may already know, the 2008 Olympics will be held in China (interesting fact: it will start on the 8th second of the 8th minute of the 8th hour of the 8th day of the 8th month of...
Mar 25, 2008

what if chip dies?
The question arose in class today asking,'What if Chip dies?" I truly couldn't come up with an answer. This might seem kind of morbid, but there's no way of escaping that towering shadow of possibility....
Mar 25, 2008

kathmandu for a little tlc
Chip has reached Kathmandu! He sent us this picture of the monkey temple, where Buddhists and Hindus worship. Chip and his team also spun the wooden cylinders for blessings. Which isn't a bad idea!...
Mar 25, 2008

respect your sherpas!!!
Chip, or any other Everest climber will tell you that no expedition could take place without the assistance of the sherpas. They carry the equipment, cook for the climbers, and save them in life threatening...
Mar 25, 2008

everest bound!
Wow, our journey has finally begun! Chip is leaving Hong-Kong in a few hours to fly into Kathmandu, where his trek will begin. Martin Middle is positively buzzing to know about what Chip is doing. The...
Mar 24, 2008

bird poop, chinese parks, wristbands oh my!
Chip has just informed us that he has made it to Hong Kong. He wrote to us from Victoria Park. He commented that there was a sign that read, "If you come in contact with birds or bird droppings,...
Mar 24, 2008

chip reaches hong kong!
Our journey began as Ciprian Popoviciu landed in the chinese city of Hong Kong.The long awaited adventure is under way and we can't wait to keep you posted. Chip hadn't told his mom about the trip the...
Mar 24, 2008

we're in hong kong!
Chip has finally arrived in Hong Kong and has already sent some pictures of the city. Among them is the picture of the flag. We are waiting for more updates and can't wait for Chip to start climbing...
Mar 24, 2008

our flag made it to hong kong!
Chip (and his gear) made it safely to Hong Kong, China! He will fly to Katmandu tomarrow. However, he will be climbing with a different Sherpa than he expected. He was going to climb with Dorje Lama,...
Mar 23, 2008

good luck chip!
Chip is finally on his way to Nepal! We hope he gets there and back safely. Chip will be taking a Martin Middle School flag designed by three of our students. He has to travel VERY light so we are really...
Mar 22, 2008

our flag is on its way to everest!
At the beginning of this project, Chip told us that he would like to take a flag with him that represented Martin Middle as well as children and learning across the globe. We had a competition at our...
Mar 22, 2008

the first challenges chip will face on his journey are...?
    The Journey to Mt.Everest is now under way!Today Chip is getting on a plane(8:20 a.m.) and departing to New York and then to Hong Kong. Hong Kong is where he will make...
Mar 22, 2008

martin supports chip in "jewelry"
 This week our school started selling bracelets to help support Chip on his climb to Mt.Everest. These bracelets are red and black. A lot of students and teachers have purchased these awesome bracelets....
Mar 21, 2008

we're already "climbing"!
So many different things are happening here at Martin GT Magnet Middle!  Be sure to check our website to keep updated on all of the things that are happening! A school-wide reading program organized...
Mar 19, 2008