Sunday, May 7. 2006
VIDEO: BC tour, oxygen, webcams & Russian B-day party
Sunday, May 7. 2006
Hello everybody, here is a quick update about the past events at the 7summits Basecamp, 5200m.
Let's start with a quick (?) tour of our Basecamp. Milan & Kevin filmed me using the Manfrotto Figg Rig, which makes it possible to use strange camera angles, hand the camera over smoothly and much more. This video is a edited version, meaning the slow parts are speeded up a bit, but the entire thing was one (!) long take of 15 minutes originally, no cuts have been made. Mike in turn filmed us doing the filming, so in the larger version/documentary/DVD we can show much more. For now enjoy the Basecamp tour!
NC manager Sergey celebrated his B-day 2 days ago, which was accompanied by some great Russian singing and guitar playing. 'Computerman' Sergey did most of the playing and singing, great to hear and see. And of course the Stllichnaya & Smirnoff toasts were not missing. Sergey's actual B-day was yesterday, but then he already went up with our first big team, that is now on its way to spend at least 2 nights at North Col. It is the mix of cultures that makes the 7summits expeditions so special, the mountain is temporarily forgotten, the mind is cleared, so it can absorb great situations with ditto people.
Signing off from cold but happy BC, let's climb!
Harry
with that view on the mountain, ofcourse.You must be on your way to North Col by now. I hope everybody is still feeling okay. Looking forward to more of those spectacular movies.
And I say cheers from a sunny Amsterdam. Ciao B.
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Due to a trip to South Africa i wont be able to keep track on you guys during the 'final countdown'. All i can say is that it seems you're doing an admirable job. Wish you loads of energy the next two weeks.
For M: Big birthdayparty in A'dam on June 4th. You are more than welcome to join, have a nice steak, some Spanish red wines and more!
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#5.1 milan Collin (link) wrote:
.See ya soon Bro.
Milan
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I hope this 2nd rotation went well with Christopher, Thomas, Milan and your group. Has Lorenzo done just one rotation past the North Col? I truly hope that this will be enough. Lorenzo asked about the schedule of the "Viking" skiiers. Would you please pass the following info on to him? Their tentative schedule is: May 14: North Col - May 15: Camp at 7900 - May 16: Summit attempt. Thanks!
Continued success to everyone on this most daunting and majestic of mountains. MC
