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Image: Mark jumaring Mark jumaring

September 8, 2004
8 Sep, 04 - 08:46    
As we getting ready to climb Cho oyo we practiced once more jumaring, rappeling. Photo of Mark Inglis from New Zealand. Mark a double amputee will attempt to climb and ski Cho Oyo.

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September 8, 2004    7 Sep, 04 - 23:26
Advanced base camp. 5665 m. Today we all participated in the Puja ceremony, receving blessing for a safe journey on the mountain.
Tomorrow we will start working our way up to camp 1.

September 7, 2004    7 Sep, 04 - 10:19
Today we hiked to advanced base camp. A superb day along the glacier. ABC is located at 5665 meters just below the north west face. Everybody is doing well.

September 4, 2004. Base camp    4 Sep, 04 - 02:59
Cho Oyu base camp 4900 m.
First meeting for the entire team.
1 Sirdar and helper.
3Tibetains Sherpas
2 cooks
3 Tibetains yak boys
13 climbers
1 director of operation
60 yaks, 2

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