The Arabs With Altitude reach "the balcony"

We just got a radio call from Michael & Vern who are at the balcony, and doing great. The balcony is at 8,300 meters and is about halfway from Camp 4 (the South Col) to the South Summit. The team reported good weather conditions and everyone is doing well. From the balcony the climbers will ascend up the South East Ridge of Everest to the South Summit. It is still dark outside now, but the sun will start to rise as our climbers make their way to the South Summit, giving them amazing views of the sunrise and the world below them. The South Summit is at 8,750 meters and will be the next check in point for our team. The Arabs With Altitude are moving smooth and steady and we should expect to hear from them at the South Summit in 4 hours or so.

Here is a picture looking up at the South Summit from high on the South East Ridge.