Valerio Massimo Everest Expedition 2009

Me on the summit of Cho Oyu with Everest in the background

Entries from May 2nd, 2009

Camp 3 – Top of the (rest of) the world

May 2nd, 2009 8 Comments

Arrived at Camp 3 safely this morning in 4.40hrs. Spent time pitching tents, carving platforms, and melting snow.  Now Getting as comfy as poss at 7400 Meters. Lots more to go, but note this is the highest of the Camp 3s and actually higher than any other Continental peak such as Aconcagua, McKinley, etc. Views […]

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6pm – bedtime Camp 2

May 1st, 2009 10 Comments

Need to get some sleep now before rising at 4am May 2nd to tackle the straight 1000 Meters up to Camp 3.  Largest vertical ascent yet. Alix and Trich’s paths have diverged, having reached Gokyo Ri at 5300 Meters – Alix continues on towards Base Camp, staying just ahead of a storm, currently perched on the […]

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