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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
... Photochromic + antifog treatment. Protection is progressive from Cat. 3 to 4 according to sunlight.
HIGH-TECH FOR THE HIGHEST MOUNTAINS
The highest mountains and extreme conditions bring out the best in these sunglasses that have been developed in collaboration with the elite climbing school in Chamonix.
The Explorer takes glacier sunglasses to the next level: ...
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
... advanced base camp (ABC) at 21,000 feet, where most time is spent. There are anywhere from two to four
higher camps placed from the north col to 27,000 feet.
Summit day includes a steep climb to the ridge, followed by three "steps." In 1975, the Chinese placed a ladder at the 90 foot Second Step.
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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 ...