Not looking promising.
After returning from a night at camp 1 the day before yesterday, the latest forecast offers little hope for a summit attempt. Originally it indicated a chance on the 6th October but it now predicts 30+ knots (around 60 kph)…
Heavy weather
Well we are having to work hard to make any progress on the mountain this season. Once again the weather has treated us harshly. On our intended trip to camp 1, heavy conditions obliged us to stop at depot camp…
Heading up
Finally the three days of continuous snowfall have eased and we can make a push up the hill. The southerly winds which brought the high humidity over the himalayan chain from the lingering monsoon in India, have now become more…
Expedition blues.
Now in basecamp for almost a week but not much progress apart from a load carry to camp 1 and back on Friday. Julie is suffering from bad headaches, probably altitude related, and I have developed a nasty head cold…
Basecamp at last
We arrived in ABC yesterday after a series of delays. The late monsoon ensured plenty of landslides and our route from Kathmandu into Tibet and on to Nyalam was blocked in several places obliging us to spend extra nights in…
Kathmandu again
We've arrived in Kathmandu to find a late monsoon, sweltering temperatures and humidity like standing under a shower. Still, nothing a couple of dozen Everest beers won't fix I'm sure. Off tomorrow for the drive to Kodari on the Nepal/Tibet…
Back to Shishapangma
Hi All a quick note to advise that I'm heading back to Shisha in the post monsoon this year to try and finish the climb to the true summit. I expect to be in Kathmandu on 8 September and then…
Heading home.
Back to earth again, in both senses, as the adrenalin is starting to wear off and we can reflect on the climb. There is no doubt that this was the most dangerous 8000 metre peak I've climbed and the ascent…
