September 4, 2018
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- First Glimpse of Cho Oyu (Dallas Glass)
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- The Buddhist Temple in Tingri (Dallas Glass)
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- IMG BC on Cho Oyu. Note the new power lines going to the Chinese Army Camp further up the valley. (Phunuru Sherpa)
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- Road to BC with Cho Oyu (Phunuru Sherpa)
Dallas and Phunuru checked in overnight. Phunuru and the Advanced Sherpa Team made it to Chinese Base Camp and have all the big tents up. “Big tents†refer to the dining and cook tents that we set up as the core of camp. The Sherpa Team will set up the sleeping tents tomorrow in anticipation of the team’s arrival.
Down in Tingri (14,100 ft), Dallas and the climbing team took a moderate acclimatization hike. They caught their first glimpse of Cho Oyu and enjoyed a visit to a local monastery before lunch. The afternoon was spent taking care of themselves. Some people took a nap, others did some reading, and some adventurous members went out and did a little shopping. Tomorrow will be a good test day. The team will head out and hike to over 15,500 ft in the hills east of town.
The Team is feeling good and all is well in Tingri!
Greg Vernovage