K2 – BC and gear list
NB. update 13 May 2010…for any K2 or Karakoram climbers in the 2010 season I have three new cylinders of Poisk oxygen in Skardu that are for sale email Sean on venture@hot.co.za
Text message received from Sean this am: “Wind & snow. Hunkered down in base camp. Why are mountains made so cold?”
Below is Sean’s K2 gear list:
Long thermal underwear
Socks
Fleece jacket
Polartec Long Sleeve pullover
Pants
Down Jacket
Down Pants
Fleece Balaclavas
Glacier Sun Glasses
Ski Mask
Liners, Outer and Windstopper gloves
Alpine Climbing Mitts
Sandals for base camp
Double Plastic boots for ice climbing and alpine mountaineering
Lightweight trekking shoes
Collapsible ski poles
-18C down sleeping bag
-40C down sleeping bag
Inflatable mattress
Foam mat
Pee bottle
Helmet
Harness
Short Ice Axe for ice climbing
Long 75 cm Ice Axe for alpine climbing
Climbing rope
Crampons
Locking carabineers
Snap-link carabineers
Figure of 8 descender
Ascender jumar with leashes x 2
Headlamp with lithium batteries
Trekking Pack
Climbing Pack
Duffle for air and yak transport
Tent
Stove
3 Water bottles
Bottle insulator
First Aid Kit
Bowl, cup and utensils for high camps
Sun protection
Pocket knife
Paperback books
Altitude watch
Shortwave Radio
Digital Camera
Compass
Small Towel
Music
Batteries
Hand held Radio
Satellite Phone
Solar Panel
USB Recharger
DC-AC Converter
Cables
Email contacts
Clothing
Socks
Rain Pants
Soft Shell & Wind Shirt
Sun hat
Tags: Gear list, K2, mountains, Sean Wisedale
Any news about the bottled oxygen? Have they sent
another liaison officer (LO)…with oxygen?
Keep it up guys! We are extremely proud of you all.
Wiseman, glad all still cool & safe. Glad for the cold for now, keeps things stable I hope. 7’s. Heinrich.
Love to see the film and hear the story in the end. Strongs with all the carrying! God bless you all!
Sean, what is your calorie intake daily-on average? Keep climbing and enjoy. it’s fantastic
So enjoying your updates. Holding thumbs for good climbing weather and willing you to the top.
Great dispatches! Between you and Jake and the FTA site we’re getting a great sense of the expedition. Great local colour, technical tidbits and gritty details. Keep Gerfried and those rowdy Spaniards in line! Best wishes for good weather and a safe and successful climb.