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2002
American Manaslu Expedition
"Seeking
the Spirit" |
Itinerary
/ Dispatches
The
American team will climb Manaslu during the
pre-monsoon climbing season of 2002. Using data
gathered from previously successful climbs they have
determined that the optimum time to be vying for the
summit is between May 1st and May 12th, and therefore
their proposed itinerary will place them in summit
position beginning May 2nd.
Using
a satellite phone and a rugged computer they will be
coming to you live from Nepal via periodic dispatches.
| Day |
Date |
Activity |
| 1-2 |
Apr
5-7 |
Fly
from Seattle to Kathmandu |
| 3 |
Apr
8 |
Tour
and customs |
| 4 |
Apr
9 |
Drive
to Gorkha; trek to Arughat |
| 5 |
Apr
10 |
Trek
from Arughat to Khanchock |
| 6 |
Apr
11 |
Trek
from Khanchock to Yari Khola |
| 7 |
Apr
12 |
Trek
from Yari Khola to Phidim, Deng |
| 8 |
Apr
13 |
Trek
from Phidim, Deng to Namru |
| 9 |
Apr
14 |
Trek
from Namru to Sela |
| 10 |
Apr
15 |
Trek
from Sela to Samagaon |
| 11 |
Apr
16 |
Trek
from Samagaon to Base Camp |
| 12-13 |
Apr
17-18 |
Rest
and acclimatize |
| 14-16 |
Apr
19-21 |
Establish
Camp 1 |
| 17-19 |
Apr
22-24 |
Establish
Camp 2 |
| 20-23 |
Apr
25-28 |
Establish
Camp 3 |
| 24-26 |
Apr
29-May 1 |
Establish
Camp 4 |
| 27-37 |
May
2-12 |
Summit
Attempt Climbs |
| 38-39 |
May
13-14 |
Return
to Base Camp |
| 40-48 |
May
15-23 |
Trek
to Kathmandu |
| 49-50 |
May
24 |
Fly
home |
Note:
A calendar day is "lost" on the trip from
Seattle to Kathmandu and a calendar day is
"gained" on the return trip.
 Dispatches
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