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Todd climbing fixed rope
Carry towards Camp 2
30 October 2004
Today was hard work for part of the team, carrying a load up Ama Dablam's fantastically exposed rocky ridge between camp 1 and 2.
The other half consisting of Paul, Andy, Rob, Jo and Hamish rested today; as they will climb and sleep at camp 2 tomorrow, while the rest of us have a rest day.
This means we'll have two summit teams, as there's not enough room in camp 2 for all of us.
So as the sun sets and the temperature plummets we say goodnight to our friends and families back home.
Mark and the team......
Camp 1
29 October 2004
Hello everyone from high on Ama Dablam's flanks, at Camp 1. Tonight's camp will be our highest yet as we progressively work our way up the mountain. A few headaches, nausea, the usual altitude
Yak Camp
28 October 2004
Good afternoon everyone and Namaste from ABC, or Yak Camp, on Ama Dablam.
As I write this dispatch the other team members are settling into their tents at our highest camp so far. It's a nice
Island Peakers reporting in by phone
27 Oct 2004
Hello this is the Island Peakers on the 27th October 2004. A change around today with those who had a rest day yesterday making it up to Gorak Shep. Just as spectacular scenery though, with a cold hea
