Manaslu 2002 Dispatches

Photo Gallery:

May 12:

Going up fixed ropes on the North Col toward Camp 3.

Going up fixed ropes on the North Col toward Camp 3.


A steep section in the fixed line at 23,000'; required front pointing of a grade 3 ice section.

A steep section in the fixed line at 23,000'; required front pointing of a grade 3 ice section.


On the summit plateau headed for Camp 3. Summit in background.

On the summit plateau headed for Camp 3. Summit in background.


Camp 3, with our three tents and two Australian tents.

Camp 3, with our three tents and two Australian tents.


May 13:

Sunrise on summit day.

Sunrise on summit day.


Headed for the summit.

Headed for the summit.


The fixed lines to the summit pyramid.

The fixed lines to the summit pyramid.


Jerome on the summit showing his club flag.

Jerome on the summit showing his club flag.


Placing a picture of Mike's son, Sam, on the summit.

Placing a picture of Mike's son, Sam, on the summit.


May 17:

"Big Boss" (as affectionately called by Everest Trekking staff) reflects back on our great adventure before leaving Base Camp.

"Big Boss" (as affectionately called by Everest Trekking staff) reflects back on our great adventure before leaving Base Camp.


May 19:

Group picture at Sama while waiting for helicopter.

Group picture at Sama while waiting for helicopter.


Finally rescued from boredom by the helicopter.

Finally rescued from boredom by the helicopter.