Over the glacier approaching North Col climb
From this point we are using fixed ropes
Elevation gain is around 450 meters or 1,476 feet
It takes time
Movements are slow ...
Never enough oxigen ...
Relaxing ...
Step by step ...
A few crevices are on our way
Training on the ice-wall at ABC
Closer and closer ...
A few seracs around ...
C1 almost can be seen ...
Steepest slope (around 70 degrees) is in front of us
We are at around 7.000 meters or 22,966 feet ...
View towards ABC
A few more steps ...
Ladders - the last problem before C1
Climbers must be extremely careful ...
The view down at crevice is not pleasant ...
Finally - out ...
C1 - Camp 1 at around 7.100 meters or 23,294 feet
Chinese are coming ...
... to complete fixing the ropes up to the summit.
