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Autumn 2001 Nepal Trip: Above Base Camp

I have far too many photos from Nepal to put in one gallery so I've split them according to theme.

The route climbs the prominent spur past numerous large ice cliffs
The route

Steve at Base Camp
Steve at Base Camp

Steve with skis at Base Camp
Steve with K2 skis

The trek to Camp 1 with lots of snow
The trek to Camp 1

Camp 1
Camp 1

In a tent at Camp 1
Camping at Camp 1

Johnny and I climbing, seen from Base Camp
Johnny and I breaking new ground between camps 1 and 2, seen from Base Camp with a powerful telephoto lens

Johnny climbing between camps 1 and 2
This picture takes me right back to the mountain. The exposure was immense.

Purna on steep ice near Camp 2
Purna Sherpa

The trench just below Camp 2
The trench dug by the Iranians' sherpas

Purna at Camp 2 with Everest in the background
Purna at Camp 2

My high point on the mountain, just above Camp 2 at about 6400m
My high point, just above Camp 2 at about 6400m