YEP Himalaya (June 2010) - Concordia to Base Camp

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We have walked for 9 days to be at this point. Tonight we will make our first attempt to summit the unnamed peak at just above 6000m. I can feel the tension building up amongst the YEP's. What we have spoken about for so long now will soon be a reality.

After setting up our 3 man Quechua tents at the foot of the mountain we had a short rest to adapt to the altitude. We had time to boil some water and test our new light weight Optimus stoves for the climb. After having some tomato soup we packed our Petzl climbing gear in the tent and started our trek back to Ali Camp. It was only a 4km walk but it took us over 2 hours because of the altitude. All the YEP's are doing well. Some have light headaches, which is normal due to the altitude and discomfort due to the heavy climbing shoes and backpacks.

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[Mr110climb]

Tourism is the one of the resources single resources in this region -------------so  please do work to promote tourism .

k2 waiting Its LOVERS-------------Hospitality from the hos of K.2

[flyalwayshigh]

INCREDIBLE..............excell­ent video making of an extraordinary place.........

[TheRiyuki]

so cool

i really want to go to this place..!