Valery Babanov (Nuptse East): "Hi! As expected, the way from Lukla took us five days

The weather was unsettled when we arrived.
On March, 16 we went up to 5200m where the Base Camp was installed. The following two days the weather was superb, so we climbed up to 5750m.
Our line has another look, now it’s 2000m iceless and snowless rock ridge. After our “warm” climb we both needed a rest day.
We had a douche in the tent. Our cook named Pasang baked an apple pie. I don’t know why, but while blessing lama recommended us not to set up prayer flags before March 20. The same day we’ll go on our climbing.
Valera, Volodia"

21.03.2003