1
Oct - Everyone's now safely back
in Kathmandu and enjoying some well deserved R&R.
27
Sept - Nick, Patrick & Pasang
have returned safely to ABC. They reached three quarter height on
Lhakpa Ri but a combination of exhaustion and poor snow conditions
forced them to make the sensible decision and retreat, a choice
shared by a couple of other teams who were also making an attempt.
However it's now time to begin the homeward journey. Within a couple
of days they'll be back in Kathmandu eating pizza, sinking a few
beverages with the stories of their mountaineering exploits reaching
epic proportions!
26
Sept - At 2am tomorrow morning Nick,
Patrick & Pasang Sherpa are planning to set out for their attempt
on Lhakpa Ri. Martin has decided to stay at ABC. The weather has
settled down and they have sunny periods with a few snow showers.
Breakfast was rudely interrupted this morning by the sight of a
spectacular avalanche further down the valley.
23
Sept - Nick has just been on the
satellite phone from ABC. The group have just returned from a recce
of Lhakpa Ri and everything looks good for an attempt on Tuesday
if the weather stays good. They've also checked out the North Col
route but the recent snow fall has loaded the slopes and they'll
delay any decision until after Lhakpa Ri.
20
Sept - The group have now arrived
safely at ABC and are all in good spirits. They will spend
a couple of days acclimatising with day walks and taking some rest
time before going higher.
19
Sept - The team reached intermediate
camp yesterday. Today Nick and Patrick have successfully climbed
to over 6000m while Martin took a well deserved rest, prehaps feeling
the altitude a bit. They plan to make their final approach to ABC
tomorrow.
17
Sept - Nick, Patrick & Martin
are now planning to begin their trek to ABC tomorrow with a night
at the interim camp to break the journey.
This trek covers 22km over the moraine with Everest getting bigger
and bigger in front of you. John & Margaret have decided to
return to Kathmandu and should be back in the comforts of our hotel
by tomorrow night.
16
Sept - After a few acclimatisation
walks the group are having a rest day before heading up to ABC over
2 days.
12
Sept - The group are now at Base
Camp and are gradually getting acclimatised by taking local walks
on the surrounding hills. Surrendra and Pasang Sherpa
are preparing equipment and supplies ready for the yaks to move
to Intermediate/Advance Base Camp in a few days time.
3
Sept - The team have arrived safely
in Kathmandu this afternoon. They will have a couple of days exploring
the sights of Kathmandu before heading off into the mountains.
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