BSES HQ receives expedition field updates weekly so check back every Monday to see what has happened in the week gone by.

Monday, August 10

Expedition Update

I have had a Sat phone call from the expedition giving the brief update.

The expedition is progressing well and all is going according to plan. Everyone is well and moral is very good.

Both base camps have been set up the two valleys. Further to this Advance base camps have been set up at a higher altitude in both valleys.

Expedition leader Chris Horobin and Doctor Andrew Pieri climbed a 5800m peak yesterday. Indus Fire will be attempting this tomorrow.

A 5900m peak has also been recced by Shyok fire. They aim to climb this peak this week.

Science work is going well, a lot a valuable data is being collected.

Temperatures have been unseasonably high.

We are working to resolve the issue preventing us from recieving email updates from the expedition. Please note that Sat Phone communication is working fine and the expedition has the ability to contact the office and members of staff at any time. I will provide as many updates as possible.
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7 comments:

  1. Anonymous10 August 2009 at 18:22

    Hi. Thank you for your up date B.S.E.S. Brilliant to hear they are all doing well and moral is high. Good Luck Indus tomorrow. Can't wait to hear about the expedition when you get back. Enjoy the rest of your trip and stay safe.

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  2. Anonymous10 August 2009 at 18:37

    Bodger Family (on Isle of Mull at the moment):
    Delighted to hear all's well. Thanks for keeping us updated Jamie. Look forward to hearing further reports. Good luck to all on their summit attempts.

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  3. Anonymous10 August 2009 at 19:10

    Thank you for the update and as expected all seems to be going well. Good luck to Indus Fire for thier summit attempt tomorrow.

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  4. Anonymous10 August 2009 at 20:23

    Thank you for update. Fantastic news about Indus. Good luck tomorrow. We will be thinking of you all. Wish we were there to see it. Can't wait to see photo's. Be careful and glad moral is high and everyone well. Hello Josh and Mike, thinking of you both. Vincent Family, Wigan.

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  5. Anonymous10 August 2009 at 23:41

    That's great news - must mean they're all fighting fit and doing ok so far. Thanks for the update guys.
    Sandcraft family, Norfolk.

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  6. Anonymous11 August 2009 at 14:08

    And what news of Zanskar and Karakorum in Valley 2?

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  7. Anonymous11 August 2009 at 23:21

    we are a whole village waiting for news of zanskar.

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