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Caribener Selection - The DMM BOA Big Gran Daddy!
A selection of large and small caribiners are required on my trip and my order has been placed for this - with room for multiple rigging knots this will no doubt see plenty of use towards the summit attempt!
'having pitched the Big Boa as the ‘Big Daddy’ of lockers we must go one further with this beefed ...
Julbo Explorer White Cameleon
Julbo’s top-of-the-line mountaineering sunglass, the Explorer is designed to perform superiorly in high altitude environments, where mountaineers are overly susceptible to eye damage from sun and reflections.
- Lenses: for protection from
high-altitude sunlight, Explorer is available with either the Camel
polarized, photochromic, anti-fog lens; the glass Alt Arc 4 lens; or the
Spectron 4 lens. - Camel® ...
In the beginning
Last Thursday (29/11) I was visiting my parents in Manchester. The conversation turned to my life and I informed them of how much I hate my job and need to figure out what to do with my life. Not long after Garibaldi (Dad) piped up after a bit of quiet time on his iPad and suggested going to Thailand. 24 hours later the flight was booked and I had quit my job. Count down 5 days!!! Garibaldi really wasn't ...
Everest - The North Col Route
... as well as altitude issues to overcome.
The itinerary provides for spending a night camping on the North Col - the views of the Summit from this point will be sensational - I hope to be there and see it with my own eyes!
Everest North / Tibet Route
There are several ...
Everest - The South Col Route
... his popular book, Into Thin Air.
It begins with a trek to base camp at 17,500 feet and continues through the deadly Khumbu Icefall and up the steep Lhotse Face to the South Col. Summit day includes a steep climb to the Balcony, followed by an exposed but breathtaking ascent along the ridge to the ...