Going for it.
Back into ABC on Friday afternoon after a worthwhile acclimatisation climb to camp 2, where we slept for the night at 6750 metres. We deposited a tent, food, stoves, gas, rope and other climbing gear in readiness for our return.…
Next stage
The weather continues to hold at Shisha and our fingers remain crossed for more of the same. On the 20th, Kinga and I climbed to camp 1 at 6250 metres. It was a blisteringly hot day and the hundreds of…
Heading up
After a great puja ceremony yesterday we are itching to get onto the mountain. All have coughs and colds but the weather is excellent and not to be wasted. Neil made an equipment carry to camp 1 today and will…
Once more to Shisha
Its that time again. Sitting in the Bangkok airport awaiting my connection to Kathmandu, I finally have time to write a quick despatch. Its the post monsoon season and I'm heading back to the hills. After putting off the expedition…
Expedition Cancelled
Well I'm sorry to say that I've had to cancel my Shishapangma expedition this season. To date we've been unable to secure a climbing permit and Hector and I decided that we just didn't have enough time left to give…
Welcome to 2009
Sitting in a flash new coffee shop in Kathmandu checking my emails with free Wi-Fi internet. Boy has this place changed since my first visit in the '80s!! For those who are new to my despatches, my hope for this…
Back to Civilisation
A final message from our Makalu expedition. After a few days waiting for our porters to trek up from the villages down valley, we were able to pack up our equipment and trek down into the forests of the Makalu…
