Dhaulagiri is not surrendering its summit easily this season. The second push is unfolding under conditions as tough as last week. Carlos Soria reports constant snowfall since leaving Base Camp on Monday. Despite the tough going, he and his team reached Camp 1 yesterday and Camp 2 today.
The main problem is that the relentless snowfall has buried all traces of any trail and the ropes fixed previously, says Csaba Varga. “We’ll have to break trail again to Camp 3 tomorrow,” he said.
Casaba Varga near Camp 2 on Dhaulagiri. Photo: Kalifa Alpine
Further details are emerging about the previous push on Dhaulagiri. Brazilian Moeses Fiamoncini confirmed he couldn’t reach the summit on his no-O2 attempt because he took a serious 20m fall on an ice-covered rock section at 8,120m. He broke his helmet, and snow-filled his boots and penetrated his clothes. He quickly became so cold that he lost feeling in his hands, so prudently retreated. Juan Pablo Mohr, also climbing without O2, did manage to reach the top. In a moving video from the summit, he dedicated his triumph to his dad, who passed away recently.
Hello Angela, thank you for all your efforts keeping us readers informed. Every single day, for the past year l seek out Explorers Web to see if you posted anything. You’re an excellent writer….and I like your interview questions too… when you have interviews. This autumn climbing season has me on the edge of me seat, and your writing style, and details, really puts us on the mountains supporting the climbers. Many times I’ve wanted a cyber 5 good job well done post for you. Today it couldn’t be delayed any longer. Thank you Angela.
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Wow – thanks for the super-kind words (blushing)! This is a team effort, believe me, and we’re lucky to have Jerry Kovalenko, who is a truly amazing editor. Anyway, I’m so happy you enjoy the stories we’re so passionate about. It means a lot and helps a great deal to give my (our) very best!
Agree on all counts by, ‘Avid Reader’. Angela, you really are the best when it comes to Himalayan news. No other website has this much coverage and your efforts really are to be commended. You might be the next Elizabeth Hawley 😛