The entire party met up on at Rongbuk on 14 August from where they all attempted the 24,730 - foot ( 7,540 m ) Changtse but had to give up at 23,000 feet ( 7,000 m ) because of snow .
Bryant had had to turn back earlier .
The entire party met up on at Rongbuk on 14 August from where they all attempted the 24,730 - foot ( 7,540 m ) Changtse but had to give up at 23,000 feet ( 7,000 m ) because of snow , although Bryant had had to turn back earlier .