Manaslu 2002 Dispatches

April 21: Established Base Camp

(Note: The following is based on an e-mail report from Mike's wife following a satellite phone call from Mike.)

We're all doing well and Jerome has recovered from his gastrointestinal problem.

Some people from another team reached the summit today and we're going to be able to use a lot of their fixed rope.  We're planning to establish Camp 1 (tomorrow).

Regarding our communications system: We got a new solar panel today and are going to work on getting it hooked up.