Himalaya
Cho Oyu 2008 - failure and tragedy
I was not very keen on returning to Cho Oyu this autumn, but Erik finally convinced me to give it one more try. While the weather kept me from summiting last year, a bad troath and chest-infection stopped me effectively at 7500 metres this year. But failing to summit is nothing compared to the fate of Guy. He never got down again. Read more »
In Kathmandu again
Me and Erik arrived Kathmandu a couple of days ago. Tomorrow we will leave to Tibet together with the other members on Cho Oyu 2008 expedition. You can follow the dispatches here: www.fieldtouring.com/dispatches/cho_oyu_2008.php
Pisang Peak
I'm leaving Kathmandu Oct 16 to climb Pisang Peak (6091m) in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The duration of the trek and climb will be 14-20 days.
Successful summit Oct 27, see 95 photos
Cho Oyu Expedition
I recently arrived back to Kathmandu after the Cho Oyu Expedition. I did not summit because of difficult weather, but climbed at least to 7400m.
See dispatches and 105 photos.
Ama Dablam Part 5 - Summit day
After having endured several weeks of hard work and technical climbing in thin air, Marcus and I left Camp 3 going for the summit.... Read more »
Ama Dablam Part 4 - To Camp 3
After two comfortable days of rest in basecamp, I've finally decided to go for the summit. I'm certainly aware of my limited time spent above basecamp so far (2 nights only), but the weather forecast is good and so are my health. No reasons to wait it out any longer..... Read more »
Ama Dablam Part 3 - Acclimatizing
Because of a throat infection I was already delayed compared to some of the other team members. When Marcus, Stu, Brad B, Marc, Sue and Herb decided to go up to ABC and sleep one night, I was envious like hell, but I had the sense to stay behind in BC and fight off my infection. Read more »
Ama Dablam Part 2 - From Lukla to BC
And so it came to pass under a golden halo sky that all members of the Ama Dablam quest came to meet in Namche Bazaar unimpeded by the ever-present windstopper ninjas. Vanessa bought up the rear and despite her humble denials, credible reports have surfaced that she came to Namche fresh from summiting two further 6000m peaks. Read more »
17-OCTOBER
Ama Dablam Part 1 - In Kathmandu
I'm finally back in Kathmandu again, a city where I have spent maybe 30-40 nights the last few years. And I have a confession to make: "I LOVE THAMEL, KATHMANDU AND NEPAL!". So much will happen during the next few weeks and I really look forward to the Ama Dablam climb. But first I have some shopping and sightseeing to take care of....
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Ama Dablam 2005 Team
A brief presentation of the team members on the Ama Dablam 2005 Expedition, including climbing resumes etc
The Colorado members are not included. Read more »