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BC at moraine on west side of Chago Glacier
Biv at start of joining Baruntse Glacier.

Erro and Zabaleta left expedition early.

Spent several weeks in acclimatization climbing. Then 1st push to summit beginning 26th April and all 4 got to Makalu La where very windy and to 7400m maximum altitude in these 4 days. Then to BC.

2 members left and on 11th May De Pablos and Albrego began new push with bivs in new sites for most and one more bivouac. Arrived at top at 4:00 pm and returned to last biv at 10:00 pm = 23 hrs climbing. Lots of wind and cold throughout climbing period. Passed Basque flag at summit.

Technically not difficult. First 800m below Makalu La have to be very careful on this steep section. Going up the altitude was the problem.

Climbed several small peaks in area of Baruntse, Baruntse itself to 200m from top and Kangchungtse by 3 members during 1st summit push in late April.