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Preparations for leaving for Nepal are underway 21/4/2007
Now there are only 14 days left till the team leave for Nepal. We have now checked all the communications equipment and are confident that it all works and that we can send information back to London in the form of images, video and blogs that will continue to keep you up to date with what is going on.
Physical preparation is also well underway. I have done a lot of Alpine skiing this winter accumulating 20,000 meters worth of altitude distance.
As the team will be ascending very quickly to base camp, some pre acclimatization needs to be done. I am aiming to do that in my home town of Bruneck on the Dolomites over the weekend after next, sleeping in a tent for 2 nights at around 2,500 meters. It means I will have to do a long walk on the Friday night after work till I can finally find my bed for the night!
kristina johnson (21/04/2007 15:50:00)
hello Wolfram. you remind me of what I think is one of the more prescient issues of this adventure:how are your bodies going to cope with the altitude. I hope all this planning pays off in the biggest way: that you all come home safely!
Stefanie (21/04/2007 18:50:01)
Preparations sound like they've been brutal at every turn, but so worth it. Only 14 days, are you all starting to feel a bit excited? I'm impressed by your teams problem solving to even get this idea off of the ground. Much respect.
Pete (21/04/2007 20:50:01)
Woop, cheers for keeping us up-to date. 14 days! Well excited for you and the team, best of luck hope everything goes a-ok! Enjoy your 2
nights under the stars!
Pete.
Rusty (21/04/2007 23:50:00)
I'm so stoked for you guys to head out for your mission. Thanks for keeping everyone updated. Impossible is nothing.
Amy (22/04/2007 00:50:01)
Keep the updates coming Wolfram and Bear! You have our interest here in Bethel, Maine. Will skiing play a more vital role in this misson, or is it just for your training purposes? Which do you prefer, skiing or riding snowboard? May God be with you guys...and your wives.
Jake Fisher (23/04/2007 03:50:00)
I will be actively praying for your teams safety and guidance as you embark on this stellar mission. May God bring you all peace and joy. Take care and God bless!
In Christ,
Jake
Josh (23/04/2007 19:50:01)
Good luck guys, i know you can do it!
Martin Joyce (24/04/2007 09:50:01)
Good luck in the mission. Hope the comms stay up so we can all keep up to date on your progress.
God Speed, Martin
cat (24/04/2007 20:50:01)
Not long now! you must be so excited!will be thinking of you all in my prayers,best of luck guys&go for it!x
(24/04/2007 21:50:01)
good luck and take care!
mike williams (24/04/2007 22:50:01)
Hi bear i`ve been watching "Born survivor" and "man vs wild",they`re well good,hopefully joinin the royal marines soon.Most of all hope you get back safely,mike.P.S good luck to the hole team.
Ann (24/04/2007 22:50:01)
Hi Wolfram,We are so excited for the whole team that this project is about to be in full swing! We hope to hear more and to see the coverage of the project!
Good luck,
Ann and Graham
mike williams (24/04/2007 22:50:01)
Hi bear i`ve been watching "Born survivor" and "man vs wild",they`re well good,hopefully joinin the royal marines soon.Most of all hope you get back safely,mike.P.S good luck.
Rory Wolstenholme (25/04/2007 17:50:01)
It is honestly the most exciting mission I have seen happening anywhere at the moment- though I have yet to watch Laird Hamilton riding the big surf on DVD. At least you guys should stay dry!
kevin (03/05/2007 08:50:36)
Hi.. I live in Alaska for a long time. I have been everywhere in Alaska and I love adventure. I'm also a pilot here. I think this is a great idea and really quite possible. I know you guys have the guts to tell your sponser no and your audience no when its a no go. That takes more guts than doing it in nasty weather.
Hanna, Lena & Carla (14/05/2007 19:50:58)
Hi Wolfi, wir verfolgen auf der Landkarte deine Route und freuen uns mit dir über dein Abenteuer in diesen Höhen. Wünschen dir viel Glück.Bussi!
Halim Tahyer (17/05/2007 09:50:58)
Hoffenclich alles klar.Wunshe Ich alles moglich kann.Immer spass und Aufwiedersehen!!
Did you know?
Highest cause of death:
Avalanches-about a (2:1) ratio over falls
Avalanches-about a (2:1) ratio over falls
First Solo Ascent:
20 August 1980, Reinhold Messner, IT, via the NE Ridge to North Face
20 August 1980, Reinhold Messner, IT, via the NE Ridge to North Face
