| Untagged | 3 Jan 2009 4:02 AM |
| At Camp 2 filmed by Artur Hajzer by Don Bowie | |
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| Gasherbrum 3, at 7952m (26088ft), and Gasherbrum 4, at 7925m (26000ft) are respectively the world's 15th- and 17th-highest peaks. Completely overlooked in the rush to the 14 8000m peaks, G3 has had only 2 ascents, both by the same route, which put 7 people on its summit; G4 is rather better known for its singular elegance and for its extreme difficulty, as a result of which its true summit has still seen only 9 pairs of feet (on 4 expeditions between 1958 and 1997). The aim of the 2009 International Gasherbrum 3 and 4 Expedition is to climb both of these summits by new routes, specifically the SW Ridge of G3 and the E Face of G4. | |||||||||||
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| Broad Peak Winter 2008 | 1 Jan 2009 12:00 AM |
| Camp 2: Phone Dispatch from Don by Webteam | |
(9:30 pm Pakistan Time) "Happy New Year greetings to all my family, friends, and supporters. We are back in base camp now, but we spent last night at Camp 2 at 6300 meters, temperature -35C. "
Donus Bowius, Luke Hajzer-Walker czwarty, Rob Vader
picture by Artur Hajzur
| Untagged | 31 Dec 2008 4:42 AM |
| Christmas Eve at Base Camp filmed by Artur Hajzer by Webteam | |
| Untagged | 31 Dec 2008 12:00 AM |
| Pictures of ascent to Camp 1 by Don Bowie | |
Here are a few images of our ascent to Camp 1. The weather was clear and reasonable for climbing- let's hope it stays that way. (But we know it won't!) Next on the agenda, Camp 2....Obviously.
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