Lhotse:
The Korean climbers were almost hit by an avalanche, this week; something which isn't uncommon on notorious Lhotse South Face. However, they were lucky to escape the catastrophe unharmed. The incident took place at around 6200m, when the team was working on the route to C2 (which they intend to pitch at 6800m).
As of now, the route has been opened till 6400m. For safety, they have fixed approximately 1 km of rope between BC and C1. C1 was set up at 5800m, last week. The weather has generally been bad since their arrival, here. It has snowed consistently and they are forced to climb in bad conditions.
Shishapangma:
Bad snow - Double 8 climbers Andrea Zambaldi, Benedikt Böhm and Sebastian Haag, who were on the summit push. The team left ABC on September 17th at 1400hrs and by next morning, they had reached 7700m. But the snow and avalanche risk forced them to retreat. The climbers are now resting and recovering at ABC for another attempt.
I hope there will have another GO. Cool projekt ....
Makalu:
British team continues its march towards Makalu. Having started their trek on September 14th, they will soon be reaching the BC. But the Brits will not be alone on the mountain, this season. American guide, Garrett Madison is also leading a commercial expedition to SE Ridge, and was expected to fly out of Kathmandu, yesterday.
Manaslu and Cho Oyu:
Ropes have been fixed until just below C4 on Manaslu. Sherpa from Altitude Junkies and Himalayan Experience concluded the job on September 18th. Both teams are now awaiting good weather for summit push.
On Cho Oyu, route is fixed till C2 (7100m) and multiple teams are concluding their acclimatization.
The Korean climbers were almost hit by an avalanche, this week; something which isn't uncommon on notorious Lhotse South Face. However, they were lucky to escape the catastrophe unharmed. The incident took place at around 6200m, when the team was working on the route to C2 (which they intend to pitch at 6800m).
As of now, the route has been opened till 6400m. For safety, they have fixed approximately 1 km of rope between BC and C1. C1 was set up at 5800m, last week. The weather has generally been bad since their arrival, here. It has snowed consistently and they are forced to climb in bad conditions.
Shishapangma:
Bad snow - Double 8 climbers Andrea Zambaldi, Benedikt Böhm and Sebastian Haag, who were on the summit push. The team left ABC on September 17th at 1400hrs and by next morning, they had reached 7700m. But the snow and avalanche risk forced them to retreat. The climbers are now resting and recovering at ABC for another attempt.
I hope there will have another GO. Cool projekt ....
Makalu:
British team continues its march towards Makalu. Having started their trek on September 14th, they will soon be reaching the BC. But the Brits will not be alone on the mountain, this season. American guide, Garrett Madison is also leading a commercial expedition to SE Ridge, and was expected to fly out of Kathmandu, yesterday.
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| above 8000m on Cho Oyu. Photo by Jakob Urth |
Manaslu and Cho Oyu:
Ropes have been fixed until just below C4 on Manaslu. Sherpa from Altitude Junkies and Himalayan Experience concluded the job on September 18th. Both teams are now awaiting good weather for summit push.
On Cho Oyu, route is fixed till C2 (7100m) and multiple teams are concluding their acclimatization.
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| Jakob Urth on the summit of Cho Oyu |
Danes in Himalaya:
Right now - two teams fighting their way up Cho Oyu.
Actually, there are two people on each of their expedition. They are both part of a group where they share permit. It seems that they by no means working together on the climb, but try to reach the top in their own way !! Well, mountaineering in Denmark is probably no different than so many other places. I think you know what I mean:-)
Danes in Himalaya:
Right now - two teams fighting their way up Cho Oyu.
Actually, there are two people on each of their expedition. They are both part of a group where they share permit. It seems that they by no means working together on the climb, but try to reach the top in their own way !! Well, mountaineering in Denmark is probably no different than so many other places. I think you know what I mean:-)
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| Cho Oyu from Base Camp. Photo by Jakob Urth |
The two are: Bo B - an older man who previously was very active in the mountains and in recent years has resumed his dream of the great mountains. With all due respect to him, especially the way he wants to climb. I really hope he is successful and that he is ready to his Everest NO O2 next year.
Lucky and wise of him - he brings a sherpa to help and bring him safe to the top of his many projects.
Good luck Ivan. I think you can do it.
