From Sean – ‘We summited at 06:30 this morning.  Rough night – very windy. Best news is that Rands and Lynn got engaged!’

Today’s climb was shorter than the previous days. This is where the Umbwe route joins the other routes – such as the popular and often crowded Machame route.  The main obstacle was the near vertical Barranco Wall.  It looks more imposing that it is.  A path zigzags up to the top and […]

From Sean earlier today  ‘All in Baranco camp.  Misty all day.  Having lotsa fun.  We’re off now uphill to the waterfall on an acclimatisation walk after a popcorn and tea stop.  The summit dome has just cleared’.

From Sean this evening ‘It’s very cold at Baranco camp.  The wind is lambasting the summit.  Everyone is well […]

A Gillette moment! Closest shave ever.  We almost missed the flight from Joburg to Zanzibar.  Too much time at the Wimpy.   1time airlines are the best and allowed us to board with moments to spare.  We stopped off in ancient Stonetown for an ice cold Kili beer and raced back to the airport for our […]

It’s so good to be home.  Last week I had to dash down to the Cape but managed to catch Jeffrey’s Bay in fine form – the surf was cooking!  I’ve been following the rest of the team on K2 and progress is slow.  4 other members have left for a number of reasons.  The rest of the […]

Latest news from Sean is that once again bad weather has moved in.  The team are at Base Camp – it’s a no go up the mountain to Camp 3 this weekend.

SAFM interview with Sean at K2 Base Camp (Sat 11th July)

Michael Abrahanson: I’m talking to Sean Wisedale who joins us on the line now… let […]