원정 개요

Approach: Poyam, Pangkongma, Na Shing, Dingma, Chalen Kharka, Chumbu Kharka, Khote,
Tangnag, Khare, Kanadim, Pach Pokhari

On 2 Nov Quine and Phur Temba left C2 at 2:30 am, reached summit at 8:20 am, stayed on summit for 5 minutes, then descended to C2 at 10:30 am, slept in C2. The weather was very cold and windy.

On 3 Nov, Riley, Starkie, Vanshardt, Walker, Walkington, Phurba Wangchu, Pasang left C2 at 2:30 am, reached summit between 9-10 am, stayed on summit for 10 minutes, descended to C2 between 12 noon-2 pm. Walkington had to turn around from South Summit (about 7000m) due to exhaustion. The weather was good, cold and light wind. The mountain was in excellent condition. Next day all members and Sherpas descended to BC.

Dvid Jakulis had altitude problem on 3 Nov above C2, descended to C2.

David Potter did not show up, was suppose to join in Lukla from trek.

Michael Ryan evacuated from Nashing by helicopter on 16 Oct, due to kidney stone problem; he left Kathmandu some days later. Thus not to BC.

The team returned to Kathmandu on 11 Nov and will leave on 13 Nov.

Sherpas:
Phur Temba Sherpa, 5/1/79 (21/09/2035), Makalu-5
Phurba Wangchu, 5/12/75 (19/08/2032), Waku-9, Solu (Everest summiter)
Pasang Sherpa, 20/2/83 (08/11/2039), Balakharka, Makalu-4, Ever X3, Cho Oyu X1
Pemba Rinjin Sherpa, 1/1/65, Tashigaon, Makalu-5, Everest X3