WebSite EntriesThese are entries made on the website by the web team Saturday 1st NovemberThe small 2 man team left for Kathmandu on Saturday the 1st of November. Once they obtain the appropriate permits they'll then head on to Lukla where thay can then move on to establish camp before attempting the new lines they have in mind. Wednesday 5th NovemberWe think that the team has arrived in Lukla but with limited access to in the internet we may have to wait some time before hearing from them again. Friday 14th NovemberStill no word from Andrew or James but if they are on track for a new route they should in the middle of their attempt now. Thursday 20th NovemberWith limited time of their climbing left we hope that the team are fairing well in Nepal. Monday 1st DecemberWhile disappointed for Andrew and James bad luck with the conditions on their desired line we'd like to congratulate them on their repeat of "Snotty's Gully" and wish them all the best on their next expedition. |
Expedition TeamLimited entries from Andrew and James while in Nepal Monday 3rd NovemberAndy and I arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday the 2nd and have spent a day or so organising visas and our climbing permits ready to visit Phari Lapcha. We are now waiting to get the go ahead to fly out of Kathmandu to Lukla. Monday 17th NovemberBelow is a video blog of us sat in our bivvy half way up Snotty Gully.
Monday 24th NovemberSadly, our attempt of a new line on Phari Lapcha was repelled by difficult mixed ground, compact granite and unconsolidated snow at approximately half height. We were forced to switch objectives opting to repeat the Bracey-Bullock line "Snotty's Gully". This ca 1000m ice gully lies just to the right of our intended line on the subsidary peak Phari Lapcha West (5977m). |