Just now Lucy Thorne Eugene Scardifield Eugene Scardifield trekked to Everest base camp and Kala Patthar in memory of his murdered brother Michael A father-of-four trekked to Everest base camp and beyond in memory of his murdered brother. Eugene Scardifield said his brother was with him as he tackled his highest fundraising challenge, walking 249,034 steps over 11 days and reaching an elevation of 5,664m (18,519 ft).