1. NABMA
  2. EVEREST 2009

North Col

Camp 1 is located on North Col - 7066 meters
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  • Over the glacier approaching North Col climb

    Over the glacier approaching North Col climb

  • From this point we are using fixed ropes

    From this point we are using fixed ropes

  • Elevation gain is around 450 meters or 1,476 feet

    Elevation gain is around 450 meters or 1,476 feet

  • It takes time

    It takes time

  • Movements are slow ...

    Movements are slow ...

  • Never enough oxigen ...

    Never enough oxigen ...

  • Relaxing ...

    Relaxing ...

  • Step by step ...

    Step by step ...

  • A few crevices are on our way

    A few crevices are on our way

  • Training on the ice-wall at ABC

    Training on the ice-wall at ABC

  • Closer and closer ...

    Closer and closer ...

  • A few seracs around ...

    A few seracs around ...

  • C1 almost can be seen ...

    C1 almost can be seen ...

  • Steepest slope (around 70 degrees) is in front of us

    Steepest slope (around 70 degrees) is in front of us

  • We are at around 7.000 meters or 22,966 feet ...

    We are at around 7.000 meters or 22,966 feet ...

  • View towards ABC

    View towards ABC

  • A few more steps ...

    A few more steps ...

  • Ladders - the last problem before C1

    Ladders - the last problem before C1

  • Climbers must be extremely careful ...

    Climbers must be extremely careful ...

  • The view down at crevice is not pleasant ...

    The view down at crevice is not pleasant ...

  • Finally - out ...

    Finally - out ...

  • C1 - Camp 1 at around 7.100 meters or 23,294 feet

    C1 - Camp 1 at around 7.100 meters or 23,294 feet

  • Chinese are coming ...

    Chinese are coming ...

  • ... to complete fixing the ropes up to the summit.

    ... to complete fixing the ropes up to the summit.

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    Movements are slow ...
    Never enough oxigen ...
    Relaxing ...