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Low BC at Barun Pokhara
BC at normal site just above glacier's junction
C1 at rock island in Chago Glacier
C2 below rock band at start of steep section
C3 at Makalu La
High point at near NW Ridge.

Wind never quit above C2 from late Sept and cold. -15 degrees at BC from 1st Oct, but never got much new snow. Gary Corliss and Brian Johnson separately attempted summit from C3 on 6th and 7th but did not get to 8000m: Gary Corliss to 7700m and Brian Johnson to 7800m alone, but stopped by wind, bad visibility, deep snow and fatigue.

Plaxco got to C1 but not very strong climber, got homesick and left expedition about 1 Oct.

Berrys, Bremeld and Custer are trekking back from BC via Sherpani Col while other 4 members come to KTM by helicopter. All 3 to low BC on 14th together and 3 "trekkers" left on 15th to walk out while others 4 waited for helicotper. Went even way via East Col, West Col and Amphu Laptsa in 4 days low BC to Chhukung. We were only team not to have to helicopter anyone ill out.