K2 2004: K2 South – we are already planning on camp II:  Italian expedition Everest/K2 2004 expedition

K2 2004 - 50 years later

K2 South – we are already planning on camp II

The days at base camp K2 are passing amidst the sounds of the recurring avalanches on the mountain.  Currently underway is the planning of the equipment set up for direct contact communications during the climb from higher camps to base camp

This morning at 5 a.m., Adriano, Paolo, Ugo and Enrico departed for camp I with the objective of finding a line of sight hookup for the purpose of on-line communications between the higher camps (during the climb) and base camp, and therefore the world. There will also be an inspection of the tent setup, seeing that the good heart of the Italians is now playing host to other climbers from various lands around the world. 

Here at base camp, the days are punctuated by the sounds of avalanches rolling down the mountain and rocks which, being warmed by the pleasant temperatures, make their way down the great Baltoro glacier.  In the next several days, the climbers Giuliano, Walter, Leandro, Massimo and Nadia are going up to camp l with additional tents and supplies.  The plan is to set up a third tent at camp l and to carry the additional supplies and tents for set up of camp II.

Nadia Tiraboschi

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