Zoran

Congratulations on good climb! It's interesting that there is no lots of reports or pictures about Grant Peak. Even at Bivouac... Maybe your climb is FA? Thank you for sharing info about area. Z

I agree kioti ... It's very frustrating to see price drop 50% after 6 months of the purchase. About XT's ... I have them and they are good. Scarpa experimenting with XT boots and goretex now. I don't see the reason but looks like people are still impressed with goretex. Soon they will make XT's with Shoeler fabric and you can have new XT GTX for 150$. In this marketing and design game we can only benefit. I think ... Z

Looks like the answer is here: http://www.wantmedia.co.uk/news/PetzlNomic.htm at the bottom left corner ...

Maybe this is the way to add weight to the pick ... Looks like is removable. I am not sure. Just guessing ... Z

Sorry for the late post ... I found prescription glasses in plastic case on the top level in the Brian Waddington Hut. They were hidden behind the support frame. During the night I was looking for my head-lamp and found the case. I will post this on VOC board at UBC tomorrow and on few other forums (BCMC, VOC, ClubTread etc.) I will ship them for free to USA if owner is there. Please PM me description if they are yours. Thanks. Z

I don't think you can find better pack than this one. Full option is 2050g but if you remove all extras it drops to 1400g. http://www.deuter.com/cms/front_content....7a611eced284a93 Z http://www.deuterusa.com/guide45.html

It's a long way too, but hut is beautiful. You can climb Ledge from that side too. Ponzini, Do you have something for us about your camp in Garibaldi area? Any reports or pics? Z

It's interesting to see where he was. He tied himself with prussics to ice screws and fished the rope hanging from helicopter. In case he will miss to catch the rope ...

Tomaz is safe! He is rescued by helicopter and transported hanging on rope from 6000m to base camp. He is in great physical condition and doctor will keep him in base camp for few days. Looks like no big damage to his feet.

Tough night 9.8.05 07:02 CET It was raining all night long, and in the morning it began to pour as if it were judgement day. Tomaž called in around 8:30 am. The fifth nigh in the icy trap was challeging. "If the weather stays like this, I won't be able to hold on for much longer, this is not a biouvac anymore, it's pouring all over me, and everything is freezing!" It was -5C at night - in his sleeping bag! To keep warm he trys to move around as much as possible, he was fighting the snow all night long which was narrowing down his living space. The doctor, Anda, advises him to keep drinking as much much warm fluids (melted snow/water or tea) as possible, as dehydration accelerates frostbite. But Tomaž told us yesterday that he drinks less than a litre of fluids a day! It's difficult to cook in that small space he is in, and his gas supply is low to - he's burning the last tank. He asked if the weather forecast promises some improvement. The clouds are already breaking over the bas camp and the view of the mountain is slowly unfolding. At the moment the visibility is up to 4500m. The forecast is promissing. It should stabilize in the early morning, and Wednesday and Thursday should have clear skies. But we have to make notice that this weather report for Nanga Parbat means clarity from 5-8 am, therefore we will have to hurry up with the rescue. A promise was given that a LAMA helicopter with the best trained Pakistani pilot will arrive at base camp as soon as the weather improves and then we will only have to wait for a clear view of the rock wall. We receive a lot of encouraging e-mails for Tomaž. Now when he longs for warm thoughts and words we can read him the majority of them - almost every one - Anda keeps reading the heart-touching messages to him till late night. And I let him know how the humanitarian appeal is coming along. The response was unbelievable - amazing what kind of ideas one can have, trapped in a life threatning situation.

He is still there. Rainhold Messner is involved in rescue as an advisor. They think that hanging rope from helicopter is the best way to go. Nazir Kabir is involved in the rescue too.

Tomaz contacted base camp last night! Today is his 6-th day in snow cave at about 6000m (18000ft). Space is very small, about one square metar and he cannot move a lot because of high exposure and avalanche danger. His toes are getting blue and rescue is requested despite of bad weather. Yesterday for a moment small patch of blue sky appeared but again fog is covering upper part of the face.

http://www.humar.com

Tomaz Humar is stranded in small snow cave at 5900m. Rescue teams are not able to reach him due to bad weather. He is running out of food and supplies. He is injured but able to move his arm. Here is link to site (it's on Sovenian) and if you need translation just let me know. I can translate comments for you daily. http://www.humar.com/index.php Z

Good work!

Good job!

Beautiful! Zoran

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Looks like it's true that sometimes we can learn from kids. I am going to talk to my 3-year old, about my plan to climb Slesse. She could give me few hints ...

My favourite picture is no. 4. Z

I was impressed last year looking at Goode from Black Peak. You did great job. Congratulations. Z

Fishstick, Could you tell me more about new A60 if you know. Thanks. Z

Yes guitar is there. To be able to play it remotely, you need login id and password to connect to the guitar through VOC web site. :-) Z

Some of us dreaming of this "common" route. Thank you for the pics. Congratulations on excellent climb. Z

We couldn't see the Wizard of Choss because it is on East side but I believe your description of the route is very accurate. :-) "Six or so pitches ranging in quality from good to awful. II 5.7" Z