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makalu-2012

Back in Kathmandu

  • Post author:billibierling
  • Post published:October 8, 2012
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This is just a quick update to let everyone know that I am back in Kathmandu after a short helicopter flight from Yangle Kharka. Well, the helicopter flight was short but the walk from base camp to Yangle Kharka was long as it took us 10 1/2…

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Read more about the article Makalu update – The waiting game

Makalu update – The waiting game

  • Post author:admin
  • Post published:October 1, 2012
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I am lying in my sleeping bag at base camp and it is feeling cold - but maybe not as cold as two nights ago when I was shivering in my tent at an altitude of 7,900m, where it was about -20C. A lot has happened since…

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Read more about the article Makalu update September 22, 2012 at 04:08PM – Up we go

Makalu update September 22, 2012 at 04:08PM – Up we go

  • Post author:admin
  • Post published:September 22, 2012
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This is just a quick note to let you know that we are leaving base camp on 24 September and are hoping to be near or on the summit at the end of the month. The weather is looking very promising for this period, which we certainly…

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Read more about the article September 20, 2012 – So near and yet so far

September 20, 2012 – So near and yet so far

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  • Post published:September 20, 2012
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Why do we forget how hard high altitude climbing is? I'm not sure but I guess it is the same reason why women have more than one baby or überathletes like my friend Chrissie do more than one ironman. I guess the difference between high altitude climbing…

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