Everest and Lhotse 2003
Peter Guggemos

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	Peter Guggemos from (Germany) will attempt Everest and Lhotse expedition in spring 2003 alone, without oxygen and Sherpas working for him.
Peter Guggemos from (Germany)

Peter is a very succesful climber in the Alps, Karakorum and Himalaja. Some of the 8000 meters he climbed in the last few years, Cho-Oyu 8201 meters, Shisapangma 8021 meters, Broad Peak  8047 meters, Gasherbrum II 8035 meters, Hidden Peak I 8068 meters, and Nanga Parbat 8125 meters.

Update 7: I have not called a long time again.... I undertook several acclimations, all toward yellow the band, in the proximity of of the South Col. I ended up about approx. 7.500 m to 7.850 m. On 5/13 I undertook the roof ridge attempt at Lhotse, from camp III, which is at 7,200 m. I started at 1 o'clock in the morning and when to to approx. 7.600 m. The I immediatly when down to base camp after started the recovery phase. I am suffering, the cough, which always begins on approx. 6,500 and/or starting from 7,000 m. I hope the cough get better... I have now went down to Namche Bazar to see if I can get better.... Many greeting to you all. Peter

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