Annapurna 2010 heads-up: Ferran Latorre evacuated, new additions.

(ExWeb – Madrid) “I’ve got good and bad news for you guys,” Edurne reported yesterday. “Good news is that we’re back in BC after fixing 500m rope between C2 and C3, including an ice gully which may be the most exposed section in the entire route.” “Bad news is that Ferran injured his knee while [...]

Himalaya 2010 climbing season: Kathmandu Busy, Base Camps Showing Signs of Life.

Author : Kraig Becker. As I mentioned yesterday, the annual descent on Kathmandu has begun, with climbers and trekkers beginning their pilgrimages to the various mountains that have been calling their name over the past few months. Word from KTM is that the city it is busy and bustling at the moment, as our usual [...]

Annapurna Dream 2010: wyprawa Kingi Baranowskiej i Piotra Pustelnika, relacje cz3.

ANNAPURNA DREAM 2010 – SYNERGIA POKOLEŃ KINGA BARANOWSKA, PIOTR PUSTELNIK 11 marca Kinga Baranowska oraz Piotr Pustelnik wyruszyli w Himalaje. Celem wyprawy jest wspinaczka na szczyt Annapurny 8091 m n.p.m. w Nepalu, – dziesiąty co do wysokości szczyt Ziemi. Opis wyprawy: Wejście na szczyt przewidziane jest od strony północnej (ściana północna) drogą niemiecką. Annapurna to [...]

Himalaya 2010 climbing season, Karakoram and Himalaya wrap-up /9/ – Week in Review.

Spaniards are leading Himalaya action with a race against time up Annapurna’s slopes. Italians and Americans are getting ready for their contribution: Chris Warner and Marty Schmidt are headed to the South Side of Makalu, hoping to climb a new route to Makalu SE and then the SE Ridge to the Summit. Agostino da Polenza [...]