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I always wanted to visit the Himalayas in Pakistan. The mountains are legendary: Gasherbrum I,Gasherbrum II, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak and, of course, K2. The view from the confluence of three glaciers at Concordia is live postcard few get to see in person. In the summer of 2006, along with a team managed by Field Touring Alpine (FTA), I attempted Broad Peak (26,401') and planned to make a good effort on K2 (28,250'). I reached 21,000' on Broad or Camp 2 before abandoning the climb due to weakness that resulted from a severe bug I contracted on the trek in. The Karakorum ranges was magnificent and I was very lucky to have unbelievable weather for the month I spent there. I sent frequent dispatches using a system that includes a digital camera, PDA and sat phone. |
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Click here for the dispatch home and videosExpedition Audio DispatchesPosted on June 7, 2006 06:23 PM U.S. Mountain Daylight Time
Listen to Alan's audio dispatch of the Northern Pakistan
village of Askole, the launching point for all Karakorum expeditions. Click
on the play arrow to listen. |
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