The news out of the Himalayas is a bit sketchy at this moment, but two sources--EverestNews.com and MountEverest.net--are reporting that Maine climber John Bagnulo of Farmington has reached the summit of Mount Everest at 29,320 feet.

Reports also indicate that his climbing partner, Bill Yeo of Yarmouth, was not far behind, and by now, may also have summited.

Both men were climbing without the aid of supplemental oxygen, which makes the task considerably more difficult and dangerous. We wish them both a safe and speedy descent.

I'll keep you posted. Let me know if you hear anything, too.

By the way, Bill's going to have some hefty expedition bills to pay when he returns home to Maine (it costs tens of thousands of $$$ to pull off an Everest expedition). Help him out a little by buying a cool Everest T-shirt or hat!