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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jul 25, 2018 - 04:37pm PT
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Leaving Monday for, eventually, the Latok/Ogre cirque. It will be the 40th anniversary of my first visit. I have put together a trek which will start in Askole, proceed up the entire length of the Biafo Glacier to Snow Lake and then over the 17,500 ft. Sim La Pass to the Huber basecamp in the incomparable Latok/Ogre cirque.
18 trekkers will be accompanying Angela and me including two notable taco contributers...Moose and TWP.
Moose and I along with friends, Tim and Laura Kudo, will stay on an additional two weeks with Thomas Huber and team while the rest of the group returns to Askole...we be climbing bros!
This is a unique trek to, arguably, the most beautiful mountain cathedral on the planet. Few people aside from worldclass alpinists have set foot in the cirque. It’s the polar opposite of the trek to Everest basecamp.
I am very likely going to do another trek in 2019. TR coming in mid-September when I return.
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Jul 25, 2018 - 04:58pm PT
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Ho man what an adventure. Have a great time, be safe and post tons of photos when you get back!
Scott
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Jul 25, 2018 - 05:05pm PT
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Incredible area!
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AP
Trad climber
Calgary
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Jul 25, 2018 - 05:06pm PT
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Maybe its time for a SuperTopo group trip.
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splitclimber
climber
Sonoma County
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Jul 25, 2018 - 05:40pm PT
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rumor has it that Jim kicked Vitaliy off the team once Moose was on board. ;)
have an outstanding trip!!
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Jul 25, 2018 - 05:41pm PT
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WOW! Awsome!
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L
climber
Just livin' the dream
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Jul 25, 2018 - 05:55pm PT
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Beeeeeeeautiful photos!
Have a wonder-filled time.
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mountain girl
Trad climber
Berkeley, CA
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Jul 25, 2018 - 06:24pm PT
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Beautiful!
Have a great trip.
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Jul 25, 2018 - 06:28pm PT
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Good luck and safe travels you guys. Hell of a way to celebrate your birthday Jim. Trip of a lifetime, for most.
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johntp
Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
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Jul 25, 2018 - 07:10pm PT
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Looks like wonderful time to be had.
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7SacredPools
Trad climber
Ontario, Canada
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Jul 25, 2018 - 09:01pm PT
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Safe travels!
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Jul 25, 2018 - 10:18pm PT
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Happy trails to you! Thanks, Moose! Can't wait to hear the stories.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Jul 26, 2018 - 06:14am PT
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As well you go with Taco stoke & a free rope!
take moment to shake Aanif's a hand
speak of me please
if it seems that as I think,
his moments meeting this team may just be the biggest moment in his Life-search for
The Freedom ofthe Hillz
All,
be well, all- be good!
for you 'n yors
Iwill keep the Light on for you!
get`ter Done!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 26, 2018 - 06:56am PT
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I am very sorry to hear of the death of Sergey Glazunov and my best wishes go out for the safe return of Alexander Gukov.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 26, 2018 - 08:12am PT
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The above is a Josh Wharton photo. The pink line shows our 1978 route. The green dot shows where Alexander is stuck with no gear to rappel. A resue is underway but the weather is poor.
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EdwardT
Trad climber
Retired
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Jul 26, 2018 - 08:23am PT
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Sounds like a dream trip. I look forward to your reports.
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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Jul 26, 2018 - 09:11am PT
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Wow you guys, super jealous. I've been wanting to get up into that area for years. I hope I can before I leave that/this part of the world!
I'll be returning to Delhi on Sunday, and will be thinking of you as you wander around keeping Moose from going native.
Moose, now that you've got Shasta under your belt the world's mts. are at your disposal:) Go get 'em!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 26, 2018 - 09:19am PT
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Shasta...the gate keeper to the greater ranges! Go to the Himalaya at your peril if you haven't paid your dues on California’s snowiest 14er.
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Jul 26, 2018 - 09:27am PT
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The courage and stupidity to try to reach such a summit is not part of my constitution. I wish everyone who has the courage all the luck needed to return safely...
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