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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.
More photos from Dan Stensland

Here's more images sent by Dan, showing the trek to Annapurna basecamp. We're expecting a dispatch from Don in the next day, so stay tuned. We've also updated the sponsor's page, so take a look at the people and organizations that make the expedition possible.


Annapurna basecamp approach. Photo Dan Stensland Annapurna basecamp approach. Photo Dan Stensland Annapurna basecamp approach. Photo Dan Stensland Annapurna basecamp approach. Photo Dan Stensland