Jean-Christophe Lafaille: Makalu 2004

Jean Christophe arrived yesterday morning at Makalu's base camp, Nepal slope, by the normal way in the coming back. He will not try anymore to reach the summit, as all the other expeditions are leaving today to Katmandu.

With a base camp, and an infrastructure, he had considered a new attempt in three days, but under these conditions, it is unthinkable. I think that it is better like this. He stills coughs very much and the infection at the lung is not arranged.

Today, the adventure continues for Jean-Christophe because he must join his base camp on Tibet slope. It is tempting for him to escape by Nepal, but it is impossible.  I have just had a telephone contact with Jean-Christophe. He finally arrived at the advanced base camp after one day in No man' s Land where he battled in the bad weather, in snow, at 6.000 meters of altitude. I am happy to know him at the advanced base camp. He has finished his loop. 

He does not know yet the name he will give to the new way that he opened in Makalu 2, but as soon as possible, I will put on line topo of the difficulties and the name of his way. Now, we are willing to take a few days of holidays and rest in family. Translations by Fabienne for EverestNews.com Best regards, Katia Lafaille.

Dispatches

Read the dispatches from Spring 2002 here: Dispatch April 3, 2002 Bonjour

His Site in French

In 2003, Jean-Christophe Lafaille, summited Dhaulagiri, Broad Peak and Nanga Parbat.

His dispatches from Dhaulagiri this year are here.

His dispatches from Nanga Parbat this year are here.

Follow along here for dispatches from Broad Peak here.

Jean-Christophe Lafaille 2003: Broad Peak Photo Show

Jean-Christophe Lafaille: Annapurna 2002

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