Makalu 2002: International Expedition lead by Piotr Pustelnik

Update 5/22/2002: The Summit report from Nepal:

Three members of International IYM Makalu Expedition team have succeeded to climb the summit of Mt. Makalu I (8463 m.) on 16th May 2002 at 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM. 

Name of Summiters

(16th May 2002, 1:30 PM) 
1.      Mr. Piotr Pustelnik, (51 Years) Teacher, Nowa, Poland. 

(16th May 2002, 3:00 PM) 
2.      Mr. Gonzalo Velez, (44 Years), Economist, Lisboa Porchujal
3.      Mr. Martin Gablik, (51 Years), Engineer, Zvolen, Slovakia. 

The 12 member of International IYM Makalu Expedition team was permitted to climb 8463 meter high Mt. Makalu I from North West Ridge during the spring season of 2002, under the leadership of Mr. Piotr Pustelnik, (51 Years), Teacher, Nowa. Poland.

 Compiled by office of Bikrum Pandey for EverestNews.com 5/24/02

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