EDF HiMountain Nanga Parbat Winter Expedition 2006/2007

DECISION HAS BEEN REACHED

"...For if not, ..... then we will have to put our shoulders to the wheel and as they are rather old ones, they do not guarantee that our goal will be reached. Ahead of You (or ahead of us) there is K-2, Makalu, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II , Broad Peak..." This is the way Krzysztof Wielicki finished his winter Manifesto in 2002 and...........the prophecy is coming true.
It was Krzysztof Wielicki’s and Jan Szulc’s initiative to organise the 5th Polish winter expedition to Nanga Parbat.

Krzysztof Wielicki - leader Jan Szulc -the deputy expedition leader The team is leaving on 5th December 2006. Earlier (October, November) the participants will be acclimatising in Nepal on Ama Dablam. The expedition is possible thanks to the support of the energy concern EDF (Electricité de France) and the Himountain brand and is organized by Mountaineering Club Trojmiasto.  On 16th September in Podlesice there was an organisational meeting for the expedition participants. The responsibilities were distributed and opinions about the strategy and tactics were exchanged. The choice of route took a long time to discuss, yet it was not decided whether the expedition would be ascending via the Diamir face (Kinshofer’s route) or via the Rupal face (Schell’s route).   The initiative group are discussing the expedition details. From the left: K. Tarasewicz, D. Załuski, J. Szulc, A.Hajzer, K.Wielicki, J.Jawień.

Millet One Sport Everest Boot  has made some minor changes by adding more Kevlar. USES Expeditions / High altitude / Mountaineering in extremely cold conditions / Isothermal to -75°F Gore-Tex® Top dry / Evazote Reinforcements with aramid threads. Avg. Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz Sizes: 5 - 14 DESCRIPTION Boot with semi-rigid shell and built-in Gore-Tex® gaiter reinforced by aramid threads, and removable inner slipper Automatic crampon attachment Non-compressive fastening Double zip, so easier to put on Microcellular midsole to increase insulation Removable inner slipper in aluminized alveolate Fiberglass and carbon footbed Cordura + Evazote upper Elasticated collar. Expedition footwear for mountaineering in conditions of extreme cold.  NOTE US SIZES LISTED. See more here.

A cold weather, high altitude double boot for extreme conditions The Olympus Mons is the perfect choice for 8000-meter peaks. This super lightweight double boot has a PE thermal insulating inner boot that is coupled with a thermo-reflective outer boot with an integrated gaiter. We used a super insulating lightweight PE outsole to keep the weight down and the TPU midsole is excellent for crampon compatibility and stability on steep terrain. WEIGHT: 39.86 oz • 1130 g LAST: Olympus Mons CONSTRUCTION: Inner: Slip lasted Outer: Board Lasted OUTER BOOT: Cordura® upper lined with dual-density PE micro-cellular thermal insulating closed cell foam and thermo-reflective aluminium facing/ Insulated removable footbed/ Vibram® rubber rand See more here.

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