International Mountain Guides 2005 Cho Oyu: Justin and Jangbu report

Current Expedition Time Sunday, August 28, 2005 3:52 AM

Update IMG #8: Justin and Jangbu report that all is well at ABC and everyone is doing fine now.  Charles had a bit of a respiratory issue and retreated to Tingri for some R and R, but now he has returned and is feeling better.  The team had the puja celebration at ABC with the Sherpas, which marks the beginning of the official mountain climbing.  Yesterday everyone (except Charles, who is taking a rest) went up to Camp 1 for an acclimatization hike.  This is rugged moraine along the glacier to the site of the “Lake Camp” (occasionally used by some teams), followed by steep rocky trail with some snow and scree up to Camp 1. The plan for the next few days is for everyone to cycle back up to Camp 1 (20,000 feet) and sleep up there for more acclimatization.  Meanwhile, Danuru, Phunuru, and Phubu will start building the route and taking supplies up to Camp 2.  Trekker Steve will be heading back home in the next few days, after hiking partway up to Camp 1 with the climbers.

Eric Simonson, International Mountain Guides

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