Big,
SW was climbed by the E face in 1999, though I know what you mean by rumours etc. I know who climbed it, but he is currently out of contact in Tibet and I don't want to speak for him under these circumstances. Corax probably knows who I mean. Anway, there is a good reason the FA is not well known and I will email the guy to see if he wants to tell the story later. I should note that the Germans have been pretty dishonest in a lot of this, though again that's another (related) story. They actually followed the route of FA - because they knew about it beforehand.
Also, the fact that locals don't know any history of climbing there means f#ck all, as it does in many places, but especially in Pakistan. Heaps has been done 'illegally' with or without locals involved. You know yourself just how many peaks are within a short walk from the road.
Edit: Sorry ! Forgot to say, otherwise a really good page, thanks for posting it :-) !
I know who climbed it, but he is currently out of contact in Tibet and I don't want to speak for him under these circumstances. Corax probably knows who I mean.
The person you talk about Damien, is he in climbing this area now?
If that's the case, I know who you mean.
Right, have updated the first ascent details. Let me know if I've got it wrong ;) It seems the guy does want to tell the story as it's in this months CLIMB magazine! No doubt got pissed off with all the claims on the Salawa sight.
Corax - Oct 4, 2006 10:43 pm - Voted 10/10
Karakoram!I've been waiting for this page. Already very good.
How's Ben after being hit by the rock?
BigLee - Oct 5, 2006 2:30 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Karakoram!Hole in the leg has gone now although it's left a nice scar!
Damien Gildea - Oct 5, 2006 1:50 pm - Hasn't voted
HmmmBig,
SW was climbed by the E face in 1999, though I know what you mean by rumours etc. I know who climbed it, but he is currently out of contact in Tibet and I don't want to speak for him under these circumstances. Corax probably knows who I mean. Anway, there is a good reason the FA is not well known and I will email the guy to see if he wants to tell the story later. I should note that the Germans have been pretty dishonest in a lot of this, though again that's another (related) story. They actually followed the route of FA - because they knew about it beforehand.
Also, the fact that locals don't know any history of climbing there means f#ck all, as it does in many places, but especially in Pakistan. Heaps has been done 'illegally' with or without locals involved. You know yourself just how many peaks are within a short walk from the road.
Edit: Sorry ! Forgot to say, otherwise a really good page, thanks for posting it :-) !
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Corax - Oct 5, 2006 4:42 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: HmmmI know who climbed it, but he is currently out of contact in Tibet and I don't want to speak for him under these circumstances. Corax probably knows who I mean.
The person you talk about Damien, is he in climbing this area now?
If that's the case, I know who you mean.
Damien Gildea - Oct 6, 2006 12:25 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Hmmmsi !
BigLee - Oct 21, 2006 4:00 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: HmmmRight, have updated the first ascent details. Let me know if I've got it wrong ;) It seems the guy does want to tell the story as it's in this months CLIMB magazine! No doubt got pissed off with all the claims on the Salawa sight.
vvujisic - Oct 5, 2006 6:56 pm - Voted 10/10
Great page!Congratulations, BigLee!