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Note: This team thought they were climbing Glacier Dome, but were actually climbing the 7069m peak east of Glacier Dome (now called Tarke Kang II).


Richard - 12 Nov 82

Much snow very deep, much wind, no avalanches, trail covered daily by new snow.
Little frostnip on toes; no accidents.
All 5 returned 1:00 am today
2 Sherpas above BC carrying loads
Oxygen at BC for medical only


Sharma, Tourism - 9 Nov 82

After reaching 6950m because heavy snowfall and snow avalanches abandoned 3 Nov and left BC 5 Nov.


Richard - 10 Oct 82

Route = North Face, same as Italian 1981 autumn
4 members all arrived 10 Oct; leave KTM 13 Oct by road to Dumre; walk up Marshyangdi and take 8-9 days to BC.

BC between Tilicho Lake and mountain (northwest of mountain) at 4500m.
Probably 3 camps above BC with C3 about 6500m or more.
No Sherpas above BC.
2 weeks for climbing if weather is favorable.
French Glacier Dome Expedition
Not at Hotel Shakti on return.