KAZAKHSTAN - The Marble Wall and Khan Tengri Traverse 19 Aug 2011 - Return to Base Camp
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Highlighted area shows today's climbing
Another collosal day after a truly miserable night. Descended all the way from Camp 3 to Base Camp. After a miserable morning packing up we climbed back over Chapaev Peak in perfect weather. Spectacular panorama of peaks from Chapaev Peak. Shinnied down the ropes without a descending device to Camp 2. At Camp 2 I enjoyed a meal of muesli and powdered milk! Then it was down to Camp 1. It seemed to go forever. It was snowing heavily and visibility was poor as we left Camp 1 and descended to Base Camp. The fixed rope ended and it became harder to find our way down in the poor visibility. Descended a few steep sections and crossed some crevasses unroped. Reached the bottom at about 7pm and finally, at about 8pm, reached Base Camp just on dark. Base Camp had now been almost entirely dismantled and comprised no more than a few tents. A hearty meal in close-knit surrounds.
All content copyright © Ashley Burke 2011. Not to be copied, duplicated or used for any purpose without permission. Page created 16 Nov 2011, last updated 7 Dec 2011. |