SummitClimb Cho Oyu Expedition, Spring 2012

21 April -
Hi, this is Max Kausch writing the first dispatch for the SummitClimb Cho Oyu Spring Expedition 2012
Today our expedition officially starts. Two of our members already arrived. Mr Yasumichi Otsuka from Japan arrived on the 18th and Mr Mark van't Hof from Holland, arrived today. So far they really enjoyed Nepal.
Kathmandu is sunny and quite pleasant. Our staff is working on the logistics while our agent is working hard to get all the necessary paperwork before the trip. Over the years, SummitClimb has established a very good relationship with the chinese authorities. SummitClimb was allowed into Tibet even during the 2008 Olympic Games when only a handful of expeditions did! We are very happy with this and will continue keeping up our good relations with CTMA and other chinese authorities.
Today I had a meeting with Ms Elizabeth Hawley. She known as the 'himalayan record-keeper'. Ms Hawley has been keeping records of every single expedition who climbed any major nepali peaks since the 60s. We admire Ms Hawley's work and dedication very much



Cho Oyu Spring 2012 team roster:
Max Kausch (leader) - UK/Argentina
Edward Maczuga - Canada
Yasumichi Otsuka - Japan
Mark van't Hof - Holland
Thomas Heinrich Meier - Germany
Ralph Jaiser - Chile
Nima Dorje Lama - head cook
Dawa Jangbu - climbing sherpa
Palden Sherpa - climbing sherpa
Lhakpa Tendu Sherpa - climbing sherpa

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