21st
August - Dave called in today the team are
now back down at base camp having made their summit attempt on Muztag
Ata. Sabrina managed to reach the summit on her skis, Per got to
7300m before deciding to turn around, Ray reached 7200m, Craig decided
not to attempt the summit, George had a bit of a stomach bug on
summit morning so had to turn round 5 minutes after leaving camp,
and David decided to head back down from Camp 2 on the summit attempt.
All the team are happy with their efforts. Dave reported it's been
a good trip and Muztag Ata is certainly a good stepping stone for
people thinking of Everest. The team are now looking forward to
the luxuries of civilization in Kashgar before heading back to Bishkek.
8th
August - The team have just returned from
their first carry to Camp 1 at 5400m. Everyone went well but it
was a long day and they're all looking forward to a rest day tomorrow.
They then plan to move up on Monday and will probably stay up on
the mountain until they summit.
7th
August - Dave phoned to say the team are
now settled into Base Camp. To date, the weather has been
very good, although it has become a little changeable in the last
couple of days. The plan is to do the first carry to Camp
1 tomorrow. The team lost their solar panel on the way to
Base Camp and as a result there will be limited communication from
this point onwards, which will consist of short phone calls.
Each member of the group are feeling fit and well and looking
forward to the challenge ahead.
3rd
August - Dave texted to say the team are
now in China, having successfully crossed the border.
2nd
August - The team (a very international makeup!)
have now gathered together in Bishkek. They are enjoying fabulous
weather with temperatures of 30 degrees. Many chocolate bars
later (!) the local shopping is complete. Plans to leave Bishkek
today to drive to the Chinese border. The team are all relaxed
and in good spirits.
21st
June - The group will depart the UK on the 1st August.
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