Stories: Makalu
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All OK on Makalu
Hi All, thanks for your messages and good thoughts. The Alpenglow team is safe on Makalu, not Manaslu. We have been as high as 6600 meters and are now in…
Read the storyMore from Monica!
The climbing team has made their first move with intent, up onto the snowy slopes of Mount Makalu. They left ABC this morning in several waves. Now that everyone knows…
Read the storyMakalu Team has Arrived at ABC!
This from Alpenglow guide, Chad Peele: Yesterday the team moved from Base camp (4800 meters) to Advanced Base Camp (ABC) at 5600 meters. It was a very hard day as…
Read the storyBase Camp 4,800 Meters/15,750 Feet — Hypoxico Tents
Alpenglow’s staff has been working hard to not only get our team established on the world’s fifth tallest mountain, Makalu, but also to send pictures and dispatches back home. Our…
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