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Climbed SW Face in semi-alpine style without Sherpas or oxygen.

On descent their vision became blurred and thinking badly affected. As result they did not realize that an avalanche had wiped out their tracks and they could not see their camp at 7900m. Unable to find C4 in dark, Groom fell into crevasse. Both members spent the night out without equipment at 7900m. Next day they found their tent 100m away. This was the cause of serious frostbite to Groom's feet and Coulton's fingers and feet.