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As Fredrik exited the tent, the porters outside rushed into their own cook tent and we could hear an enthusiastic discussion. Before long, several of the younger porters emerged and began breaking down the cook tent. They decided to come after all.So thats how we ended up at K2 BC, readying for our first trip up the mountain tomorrow. We’ll try to reach Camp 1, and perhaps spend a few nights there acclimatizing and scoping the route. swiss replica watches We still don’t have a base camp cook tent, stove, food, fuel, or the bag we left in Huspang, but for now our focus is getting up the mountain, and we’re hopeful that all those other minor details will work themselves out by the time we get back. Inshallah (God willing).--Trey CookTo learn more of Fredrik Ericsson’s past expeditions and about his quest to ski the world’s three highest mountains, go to FredrikEricsson.
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