7th
Nov The team have successfully crossed
the Amphu Labsa with stunning views of Baruntse and are now enjoying
the luxuries of the tea houses at Chukung.
3rd
Nov Summit Success - Chris
has just called from Camp 2 where the team are bedding down for
the night after their efforts. Over the last two days Tracey, Phil
S, Phil R, Morton and Chris alongside our incredible Sherpa team
of Phurba, Pasang and Purchemba have all successfully climbed Baruntse.
Paul reached the fore summit but turned around at 7000m with one
of the Sherpas. After a good nights sleep at Camp 2 they plan to
clear the mountain and descend all the way to Base Camp tomorrow.
Adventure Peaks have now placed 19 climbers on the summit of Baruntse.
31st
Oct Everyone is enjoying a rest day at
base camp following their second climb to Camp 1 where they spent
the night. With the acclimatisation phase now complete the next
time they head back up they're aiming for the summit. The mountain
is in perfect condition so if the weather holds they should be summiting
around the 3rd November. The route follows the right hand skyline
on the photo above.
25th
Oct Chris called in this morning to report
that the team have arrived in good spirits at Baruntse Base Camp
where they will have a rest day before heading up to Camp 1.
23rd
Oct We've just had an excited phone call
from the team descending from the Mera La where they've just had
their first view of Baruntse, still nearly 3 days walk away but
looking rather impressive.
22nd
Oct Chris has just called from Khare
where the team are spending the night prior to crossing the Mera
La and descending into the remote Hunku Valley.
21st
Oct The team are resting in Tagnang. David Potter has decided to climb Island Peak instead of Baruntse, so will no longer be joining the group.
20th
Oct The team have now arrived at Tagnang. They will meet up with David Potter at Khare tomorrow or the day after.
16th
Oct The team have had a brilliant days
walk and have arrived in Chalem Kharka as per their itinerary. Everyone's
well and Chris reports they're even still laughing at his jokes!
15th
Oct Our local agents have managed to
replace all Darren's equipment with good quality options (Mountain
Hardwear etc) and it's already caught up with the team. Everyone
is well and settling in to the rhythm of the trek.
14th
Oct The team have arrived in Lukla and
have started their trek to Baruntse BC. Darren has had the misfortune
of losing his kit bag during the internal flight but we have been
able to organise for replacement equipment to be sent from Kathmandu.
The team are all fine and looking forward to the challenges that
lie ahead.
5th
Oct The team will depart
from the UK on the 12th October and meet Chirs Walker in Kathmandu.
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