Elizabeth Hawley Biography – I’LL CALL YOU IN KATHMANDU.

I’LL CALL YOU IN KATHMANDU The Elizabeth Hawley Story She defied the conventions of her era: an American women on her own in Nepal for more than four decades, celebrated as the unofficial chronicler of Himalayan expedition climbing. • Based on extensive interviews with Hawley, celebrated mountaineers, and Kathmandu intimates, and full access to Hawley’s [...]

Himalaya 2009 climbing season, Karakoram and Himalaya wrap-up /19/ – Week in Review.

Last week was all about Himalaya. Following an extended storm, the peaks were summitted one after the other in improving weather. Everest (both sides), Lhotse, Manaslu, Dhaula, and Kang all had success – Everest south side in very large numbers. The most remarkable of them all became Mr Park’s summit of the highly technical Everest [...]

Himalaya 2009 climbing season, Karakoram and Himalaya wrap-up /18/ – Week in Review.

A big storm sent down most climbers early in the week except for Denis Urubko who incredibly bagged the summit of Cho Oyu via a new line on the SE face in alpine style.  Huge summit pushes are underway again however, with most climbers – including on Everest – gunning for a May 18-19 weather [...]

Himalaya 2009 climbing season, Karakoram and Himalaya wrap-up : Weather Window Closed on Everest.

As you know doubt have heard by now, the predicted weather window on Everest slammed shut over the weekend, with high winds and cold temperatures hitting the upper slopes of the mountain. A number of teams were preparing to make their summit bids late last week, with an eye on reaching the top tomorrow, but [...]

Himalaya 2009 climbing season, Karakoram and Himalaya wrap-up /17/ – Week in Review.

Everest was summited for the first time this season on May 5th but the joy was clouded by serious avalanches claiming one life. Also Kang and Dhaula got summits, with a near-complete ski descent on Kangchenjunga, but sadly the peak claimed another mountaineer last week. Two major climbs have kicked off: Makalu West Pillar and [...]