Robin Shaw - 108161

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Alpine Climbing Record

Details

Date : 02/04/2008

Duration : 2 days

Grade : PD (peu difficile)

Grade : n/a

Style : Group Member

Type : Mountaineering

Weather : Heavy snow - poor visibility

Wind : Gale force wind

Camping Type :

Nights Camping : 1

Crag : Island Peak

Climb : Normal Route

Mountains :

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Description

Day 11 - Of Trek 1st April
Labouche to Dingboche then onto Chukhung village, 4,730 metres (15,518 ft)Overnight stay for attempt on Island Peak. Severe storm broke, had to make decision whether to wait it out or descend back to Dingboche.
Day 12 -2nd April
Condition worsened, had to abandon climb, return to Dingboche

Area : Nepal

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