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- Update 31-May-00
from the 2000 Jagged Globe Everest expedition. We received a number of
enquires about our movements after the summit, so..... The weather had
worsened seriously between the balcony at 8500 meters and the south summit.
As the winds picked up, the visibility deteriorated correspondingly. By the
time we reached the summit, the wind speed was twice that forecast and was
hammering around 60knots. All goggles, ice tools and clothing were heavily
frosted. After reaching the top at 6.30am 24 May and waiting until both Paul
and Nima Gombu had also summitted by 6.45am, we remained on the summit until
7am and then backtracked quickly along the summit ridge to the south summit.
We had pushed hard to attain the top and return to this point by 7.30am, in
order to avoid any congestion on the Hillary step due to other expeditions.
Once back to the south summit, we descended to the south col, then continued
down to camp 2 that afternoon. We finished the descent to base camp the
following morning and began our trek out on 26 May. We arrived in Kathmandu
on 29 May and Paul departed the same day for home. Andrew leaves today,
arriving Sydney on 1 June. Whilst the highlight of the expedition was
reaching the summit, after having already climbed to within just a hundred meters
of the top a few days before, it is with great satisfaction that we return
home knowing that the expedition concludes with all members safe and without
any serious injuries. Time now for some rest and to return to our families
and friends at home. Cheers Andrew Lock Expedition Leader
www.jagged-globe.co.uk
- Some more Everest
names and details from Nepal:
Mt.
Sagarmatha 8,848m - Summitted
The
following
climbers
successfully climbed the
summit of 8,848 meter high. Mt. Sagarmatha, the highest peak in the world, from
South East Ridge route on 21st, 22nd & 24th May 2000.
May
21, 2000
1, Mr. Lhakpa Tsering Sherpa. (45Yrs), Khumjung 5, Solukhumbu, Nepal.
(forth times summiter)
2, Mr. Chuldim Sherpa, (30yrs), Pangboche 8, Solukhumbu, Nepal.
3, Mr. Mingma Tenji Sherpa (22yrs), Namche 5, Solukhumbu, Nepal.
4, Mr. Mingma Sherpa (22yrs), Namche 6, Solukhumbu, Nepal.
5, Mr. Tenjing Dorje Sherpa (29yrs), Khumjung 9, Solukhumbu, Nepal.
6, Mr. Nuru Wangchu Sherpa, (22yrs) Khumjung 7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.
7, Mr. Karchen Dawa Sherpa, (36yrs) Khumgjung 3, Solukhumbu, Nepal.
May
22, 2000
8, Mr. Saeed Toossi, (1959), Computer Engineer, Arlington, VA,
USA
9,
May
22, 2000
8, Mr. Saeed Toossi, (1959), Computer Engineer, Arlington, VA, USA
9,
May
22, 2000
8, Mr. Saeed Toossi, (1959), Computer Engineer, Arlington, VA, USA
9,
Chhiring Sherpa, (25yrs), Namche 7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.
10, Mr. Chhewang Dorje Sherpa, (25yrs), Namche 9, Solukhumbu, Nepal.
11, Ms. Anna Czerwinska, (1949), Climber, Warsaw, Poland
May
22, 2000
8, Mr. Saeed Toossi, (1959), Computer Engineer, Arlington, VA, USA
9,
Chhiring Sherpa, (25yrs), Namche 7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.
10, Mr. Chhewang Dorje Sherpa, (25yrs), Namche 9, Solukhumbu, Nepal.
11, Ms. Anna Czerwinska, (1949), Climber, Warsaw, Poland
May
24, 2000
12, Mr. Denis Urubko, (1973), Employee, Almaty,
Kazakastan.
The
following 3 member & 1 Sherpa of H.G. Everest Expedition from the U.K. have
successfully climbed the summit of 8,848
The
following 3 member & 1 Sherpa of H.G. Everest Expedition from the U.K. have
successfully climbed the summit of 8,848 meter
high. Mt. Sagarmatha, the highest peak in the world, from South East Ridge route
on 26th May 2000 at 6AM to 10.15 AM They have started from Camp IV on 25th May
2000 at 10.30PM.
The
following 3 member & 1 Sherpa of H.G. Everest Expedition from the U.K. have
successfully climbed the summit of 8,848
high. Mt. Sagarmatha, the highest peak in the world, from South East Ridge route
on 26th May 2000 at 6AM to 10.15 AM They have started from Camp IV on 25th May
2000 at 10.30PM.
1,
Mr. Michael Down (1957), Mountain Guide, B.C. , Canada.
2, Mr. Tim Cowen (1962), Surveyor, Golden, Colorado, USA
3, Mr. Dragan Jaczmovic (1969), Bussinessman, Klkindska, Pvo. YU, Serbia.
4, Mr. Minga Noru Sherpa (26), Nanche, Khumjung 7, Nepal.
The
9 member Expedition team was permitted to climb Mt. Sagarmatha from South East
Ridge route under the leadership of Mr.
Henry B. Todd (1945 ),
Expedition Organizer from Edinburgh, U.K. during the spring season of 2000.
The following Exp. leader & 1 member of H.G. II Everest Expedition from the
U.K. have successfully climbed the summit of 8,848
The following Exp. leader & 1 member of H.G. II Everest Expedition from the
U.K. have successfully climbed the summit of 8,848 meter
high. Mt. Sagarmatha, the highest peak in the world, from South East Ridge route
on 26th May 2000 at 6AM to 10.15 AM They have started from Camp IV on 25th May
2000 at 10.30PM.
The following Exp. leader & 1 member of H.G. II Everest Expedition from the
U.K. have successfully climbed the summit of 8,848 meter
high. Mt. Sagarmatha, the highest peak in the world, from South East Ridge route
on 26th May 2000 at 6AM to 10.15 AM They have started from Camp IV on 25th May
2000 at 10.30PM.
1,
Mr.
1,
Mr. Richard
Allen, (1954), Oilfiedl Engineer, Edinburgh, UK.
2, Mr. Richard A. Stone, (1961), Pilot, Boulder, CO. USA
The
following Leader of H.G. III Everest Expedition from the U.K. have successfully
climbed the summit of 8848
The
following Leader of H.G. III Everest Expedition from the U.K. have successfully
climbed the summit of 8848 meter
high. Mt. Sagarmatha, the highest peak in the world, from South East Ridge route
on 26th May 2000 at 6AM to 10.15 AM They have started from Camp IV on 25th May
2000 at 10.30PM.
Mr. Patrick J. Kenny, (1964), Musician, Snowbird, UT. USA The
following Leader of H.G. III Everest Expedition from the U.K. have successfully
climbed the summit of 8848 meter
high. Mt. Sagarmatha, the highest peak in the world, from South East Ridge route
on 26th May 2000 at 6AM to 10.15 AM They have started from Camp IV on 25th May
2000 at 10.30PM.
Mr. Patrick J. Kenny, (1964), Musician, Snowbird, UT. USA The
following Leader of H.G. III Everest Expedition from the U.K. have successfully
climbed the summit of 8848 meter
high. Mt. Sagarmatha, the highest peak in the world, from South East Ridge route
on 26th May 2000 at 6AM to 10.15 AM They have started from Camp IV on 25th May
2000 at 10.30PM.
Mr. Patrick J. Kenny, (1964), Musician, Snowbird, UT. USA
1)
Year & Season : Spring 2000
2) Name of the Expedition : Indo Tebetan Border Police Expedition
3) Expedition Leader : MR. Sunil Datta Sharma (1962), Govt. Employee, R.
K.
Puram,
New Delhi,
4) Country : India
5) No. of Team Members : 7
6) Ascent Route : South West Side
7) Date of Summit : 20 May 2000
8) Time of Summit : 3.45 PM
Mr.
Wanchuk
Sherpa, (1965) Govt. Employee, Darjeeling, India
Source:
HIMALAYA Center, Kathmandu
31st May 2000
As reported on the
Belgian climbing network's website (www.belclimb.net),
the expedition to Cho Oyu, organized by the Belgian Alpine Club, was a huge
success : 6 climbers reached the summit on 12th May : Dirk Boons, Luc Hoornaert,
Hugo Van Praet, Xavier Georges, Rodolphe de Hemptinne en Laurent Morel. Route :
normal
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