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travelin_light
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Jul 27, 2012 - 11:15am PT
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Any climbers in the Cordillera Blanca, we need your help in the Cojup Valley. Your assistance would be very useful in getting supplies up to a search team on the SW ridge of Palcaraju Oeste. Please ping me at charles.ince@gmail.com if you have ways to help with this effort.
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Daphne
Trad climber
Black Rock City
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Jul 27, 2012 - 11:16am PT
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Love and light and prayers for all concerned.
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Mr_T
Trad climber
Northern California
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Jul 27, 2012 - 12:11pm PT
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Praying for their safety. Hoping they're dug into a snow cave and waiting for rescue team.
[Edit: had asked about contacts at US embassy to get Peruvian military to assist.]
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travelin_light
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Jul 27, 2012 - 12:21pm PT
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At this point we have not seen ANY meaningful collaboration beyond the civillian efforts. Unfortunately the US Embassy or Peruvian authorities/government are "waiting for more information" before they dedicate any real resources to this.
If anyone has a way to help us get better contacts into the Embassy they would be greatly appreciated. Contact me at charles.ince@gmail.com
At this point we are attempting to privately fund the aerial search on our own and use our own means to resupply the SAR effort that is being spearheaded by Ted's team.
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Mr_T
Trad climber
Northern California
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Jul 27, 2012 - 12:30pm PT
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I agree that getting a civilian plane up in the air as fast as possible is the right thing to do.
See your re-edit.
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cultureshock
Trad climber
Mountain View
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Jul 27, 2012 - 12:35pm PT
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Ben and the Zoroaster Temple
Ben on Denali
Sending you energy and support to get you on the path home!
 Luke
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Mr_T
Trad climber
Northern California
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Jul 27, 2012 - 12:54pm PT
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It may be worth contacting Dianne Feinstein's office in SF. Senator Feinstein's husband attempted Everest once. She may be sympathetic to this cause. She will have considerable influence on the embassy in Peru.
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Fig's Lady
Social climber
Bishop, CA and Tucson Arizona
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Jul 27, 2012 - 01:17pm PT
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I sent an e-mail to Senator Feinstein and also left a message with her office in Los Angeles Phone: (310) 914-7300 Perhaps other calls to this office will bring this situation to the forefront of her agenda. My sincere thoughts and best wishes to to all who are affected by this.
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Aerili
climber
Reno, NV
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Jul 27, 2012 - 01:21pm PT
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This is just terrible news in light of the fact that I am still recovering from my friend Mike Ybarra's death....even though I didn't know these men it feels more real to me now.
I, too, read the pullharder entry about Mike and it feels so disorienting after seeing this news.
Hoping for a happier outcome this time.
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Fig's Lady
Social climber
Bishop, CA and Tucson Arizona
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Jul 27, 2012 - 01:21pm PT
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Sorry that I don't know who is who (other than user names) so I suggested she look at the forum post and contact Chris McNamara. Maybe someone can send her a more direct contact.
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Kevo
Mountain climber
Denver, CO
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Jul 27, 2012 - 01:27pm PT
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I utilized an ex-pat(Tim)years ago in Huaraz to coordinate logistical efforts for a trek around the Codillera Huayhuash. He may be able to help in your SAR efforts and be able to expedite services. He operates a local coffee shop here's his email: tibben@ocf.berkeley.edu
http://huaylas.com/californiacafe/#
I hope for a safe return of Gil and Ben.
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
WA, & NC & Idaho
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Jul 27, 2012 - 01:56pm PT
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Hoping for a good outcome, looks like a couple of very strong dudes!!!!
Best wishes to all!
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climbhigh befree
Mountain climber
boulder, colorado
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Jul 27, 2012 - 02:05pm PT
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..I met Gil and Ben in the Ishinca Valley on July 7th...They had just climbed Ishinca & Ranrapalca...were in very good spirits... they were headed to Huantsan and myself to the Santa Cruz Valley...very enthusiastic about being in the Blanca for the third straight season, Gil was very excited about getting back to Boulder with what he described as an "outstanding group of friends and a business waiting for him" ... I'm sorry to say that I am in lima now waiting to get back to the US and unavailable to assist with the search...I'm hoping for the best for these two... This really hits home- especially having just met them ... If anyone can help on the ground - certainly it's Ted... Hopes and prayers to Gil, Ben, family and friends...
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Nate Ricklin
climber
San Diego
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Jul 27, 2012 - 02:27pm PT
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Just so there's no confusion, they apparently decided NOT to go to Huantsan, and instead to attempt a line on Palcaraju Oeste.
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jackholbrookiv
Trad climber
evergreen, co
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Jul 27, 2012 - 02:40pm PT
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I contacted Sara Peru (South American Rescue Association) www.saraperu.com. Karine said that she has contacts in the area that may be able to provide air support.
I was given these two cell phone numbers from the German consulate.
+51-974-796-354
+51-949-434-952
I only tried the first one and got through to Karine who speaks english.
Has anyone else had any luck with an airplane today?
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Jul 27, 2012 - 02:54pm PT
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A friend found people in Peru with a plane and send the info to lioradanan@gmail.com
If there is anyone else here who needs their contact info here is the message:
Reply from Alberto:
Here we have what you need.
The company it’s called UNISTAR,
website http://www.unistar.peAsk directly with Mr. Silverio polo, Gerente de Operaciones
His private mobile phone is 990700094.Central Lima: 719-5777
Tell him that you are calling by reference of Mr. Haren Montes (from Caraz) who is a friend of Alberto Cafferata and is who gave me this reference.
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Although I hope there is a plane already involved. Every minute counts in these types of situations.
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 27, 2012 - 03:30pm PT
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From Huaraz, it has been cloudy all day today. bit windy as well. A fixed wing search would be problematic without a break in the clouds. Having said that I hope they are flying. I am still hoping for the best.
TY
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