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Dispatch 11/Oct/08 Dear Everestnews Readers, This Jay Reilly writing to introduce the Pinnacle Sports Australia Ama Dablam Expedition. Team Roster - Jay Reilly - Leader Deno Hewson Ben Reid Tim Asquith Sally Jarret Jesse Warren and Wombat (not his real name but preferred title) The team has strted to trickle into Kathmandu already with the safe arrival of Tim and Wombat yesterday. They plan to relax and take in the sights of the Kathmandu Valley before the expedition officially kicks in on the 15th. Meanwhile, I'm preparing the logistics. And what a job that is! To give you an idea of what's involved in climbing a mountain like Ama Dablam, we need to purchase, pack, arrange, organise and transport the following - 5 Sherpa Staff 3 Cooks 20 tents 1000kg food 1500kg Equipment 2000 meters of rope 50 Gas cannisters 100 carabiners 10 walkie talkies 500 batteries
Dear Everestnews Readers,
This is Jay Reilly writing from Kathmandu, where our
expedition to Ama Dablam is shaping up nicely. Tim and Wombat have been here
for 3 days now and have been enjoying the many fascinating sights of
Kathmandu. They've visited the temples of Swayabunath, Pashupatinath and
Boudinath, as well as throwing some laps on the local climbing wall
yesterday!
Meanwhile, our Trekking Agents, Murari Sharma and Deha
Strestha have been busy buying food and organising the permit for the trip.
Last night Murari and Deha invited me to their homes for a
meal. The Nepalese are just finishing the celebrations of Dasain - one of
the most important holidays in the Nepali calender. This ten day long Hindu
festival celebrates victory over the evil Gods. When one goes to a Nepali
home for a meal, you'd best bring ayour appetite! Fish, chicken, roasted
cashews, sausage, pork, other weird little snacks are but the entree! The
main follows and is just as large and elaborate!
Sally and Jesse arrive tomorrow, followed by Deno and Ben on
the 15th We eagerly await their arrival!
More news soon!
From Jay Reilly and Pinnacle Sports
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