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THE 2008 ANNAPURNA SOUTH FACE/EAST RIDGE EXPEDITION

Located in the central Himalaya region of Nepal, the summit of Annapurna is highly coveted ground. Of the fourteen 8000 meter mountains on earth, none has seen fewer attempts or successful summits as Annapurna. To date, less than 160 people have stood on her summit, compared to 3000+ total Everest summits, and 265 total summits on K2. The venerable Maurice Herzog first successfully climbed the mountain in 1950, four years before Everest's summit was reached, testimony to the difficult nature and elusive reputation of the mountain.
The approach to Annapurna basecamp

This photo-dispatch was sent by Dan Stensland, who took some great shots of the trek to the Annapurna basecamp. Dan made a point to note that both he and Don made the entire approach in flip-flops. Enjoy these images, and expect more to come (click on images to enlarge).


Annapurna basecamp approach. Photo Dan Stensland Annapurna basecamp approach. Photo Dan Stensland Annapurna basecamp approach. Photo Dan Stensland Annapurna basecamp approach. Photo Dan Stensland Approaching advanced base camp on Annapurna. Photo Dan Stensland