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Technical Ice Course
18 April 2005
We awoke to yet another perfect day at BC. The main focus of today was negotiating a technical ice course at the base of the Khumbu Icefall. Paul and Luis rigged ropes over awkward and steep ice terrain so members could practice ascending, traversing and descending. The refreshing of ice climbing techniques gives confidence and helps simulate further acclimatization through the exertion involved. Folks did extremely well! All members are awed at the abilities of our blind companion, Gerrard Gosens, who revels in the technical challenges. The next step is to head into the Khumbu Icefall itself!
Mike for the AC team.
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Previous Dispatches
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Club 02
17 April 2005
This is what happens when you have a rest day and are feeling good! Matt Kitchin, Matt McDonald, Phil, and Brendon were hard at work building a 'deck', of sorts between tents they aptly called
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Ladder Training
16 April 2005
Today at BC was all about rest, socialising, trying to kick the 'yucky lurg' and ladder training.
It seems this season more of us than usual have been afflicted by sore throats, head
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The times they are a changin
15 April 2005
What a day! The trekkers left us after breakfast, amid a flurry of hugs and well wishes. They are off down valley and will be back in the land of email and indoor plumbing in no time! We wish them all
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Gerrard Gosens shows great form ice climbing
