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. |
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Swiss climbers reach Horia and Inaki |
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Horia who has risked his life and health for his friend and climbing partner Inaki, is now safe at Camp 3 together with Swiss climber Simon. Although not being in great condition because of being at high altitude for so long he as managed to get down to C3 alone. Tomorrow Horia and Simon descend to Base Camp. Alexey who is either at C3 or C2 should also reach Base camp. Inaki is sleeping quietly at 7400m. The Swiss climber Ueli is with him, keeping him alive, giving him Dexa and other medical assistance. Inaki's health condition is static although his breathing is becoming ashmatic. Inaki is going to need O2 quickly. Time is vital. He can drink but can not walk neither can he talk. Ueli is awaiting Don and Dennis Urbuko's arrival with O2 and other medical supplies. |
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