Everest 2006: The Hornbein Corridor in Autumn Update

Map showing the location where Xu Jing said he saw a body in 1960. ©EverestNews.com

Update: The Spanish have arrived at Everest after climbing some small peaks. They plan an Alpine style attempt on the summit via the Hornbein. They are expected to start moving up soon....

Background: Alberto Inurrategui will attempt to climb Everest alpine style, along with Juan Vallejo and Ferran Latorre.  They will take the Hornbein Corridor.  They should have installed their Base Camp around August 26 and their summit bid will be in the middle of September.

Jon Beloki, who has been Alberto’s partner all the time is not motivated for this feat and decided not to go.  They have been together in their previous Al Filo de lo Imposible (At the Edge of the Impossible) expeditions, which films documentaries for TVE (Spain TV).  Their last expedition together was to Shivling, last May.....

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