SummitClimb Everest - Lhotse International Expedition 2005

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American Dan Mazur will lead a veteran group of climbers to Everest in Spring 2005. His May 2004 expedition (Tibet side) placed 9 members and 16 Sherpas on the summit.

From left to right: Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse. A picture postcard view.

Well, things are just about to get started.  It's four something in the morning and we are at our hotel loading trucks and buses for the trip to the airport.  I'm glad to be in the office writing this dispatch rather than dealing with the baggage chaos outside.  I don't know how many tons of gear our expedition has, but we'll hire over 100 yaks to carry all of it to Base Camp.  Our group is quite a sight.  We have almost 50 people including climbing members, trekkers, Sherpas, and staff.  We are very anxious to get started with our trek/climb.  Last night we had our last super before heading into the Khumbu, and we filled-up on steaks and beer. This morning we will fly to Lulka, and trek a few hours to the village of Phakding.  We expect to arrive in Everest Basecamp on April 13th.  More soon....Mark Merwin

Lhotse

Dan Mazur, USA

Kay Thurley, Germany

Shane Edmonds, USA

Eyal Wingderson, Israel

Maximo Kausch, Argentina

Mark Merwin, USA

Jason Thomas, USA

William Thomas, USA

Helder Santos, Portugal

Joao Garcia, Portugal

Malte Hagge, Australia

Gary Meyring, USA

Ben Broili, USA

James Bach, USA

Jason Barilla, USA

Jowan Guthrie, Canada

David Barlow, USA

Blair Falahey, Australia

Pierre Bourdeau, Canada

Everest

Dan Mazur, USA

Arnold Coster, The Netherlands

Jens Voigt, Germany

Micheal O’Brien, USA

Chris O’Brien, USA

Johan Frankelius, Sweden

Clay Clarke, USA

Trekers

Essilen Te Hennepe. The Netherlands

Kyle Schaefer, USA

Jenifer Lee Robinson, USA

Paul Strohmayer, USA

Kelly Ambeosius, USA

Neil Delisanti, USA

Melissa Moore, UK

Thomas Emery, USA

Karen Deorr, USA

Patrick Tonozzi, USA

Coleen Olsen, USA

Maja Rotheanberg, Germany

Dispatches

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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