On Sunday May 12 we made the first attempt to summit. Since 6800, CIII, we wanted to climb the 1,40

On Sunday May 12 we made the first attempt to summit. Since 6800, CIII, we wanted to climb the 1,400 m peak of Manaslu, but a storm of snow and wind did not let us do even one meter. Hardly could go down to CII, this is the story:
Today is a special day. For the first time we left base camp with the intention of making top. Weather forecasts indicate that there is a window of good weather between 9th and 13th May, so along with the Italians, stoneridge mall hours we go with the strategy after making only three fields: CI 5.750m, IIC 6450 CIII me to 6.800m us; 7100 m them.
The day was lovely except the sky is bright blue, not windy and there are few clouds. The only problem is the snow that has accumulated and to open trace CI, but are few and we're going back. In total we are 7: 3 Italians, two Sherpas and two Catalans. The Sherpas of Singapore, the largest group, also had to leave today because they put fixed rope between CIII and CIV for their clients. But strangely remain at base camp. 3 hours, cooking arrive at CI and the first thing we have to do is dig up the tent. It has snowed a lot and have under half a meter of snow. Luckily we left the dismantled otherwise, had been crushed by the weight of the snow. Once mounted the ritual began to melt snow and prepare something to eat: a tomato stoneridge mall hours soup and a Chinese nuddles. Before obscure are already inside the bag ready to close my eyes thinking that there are only two nights to touch the sky with your fingers.
At 6 we have the stove on. Prepare a hot tea and eat four cookies. Today we get the first mono feathers: a yellow and the other blue. Both seem Teletubbies. While we dress, we get three Sherpas stoneridge mall hours Pemba from Singapore and another sherpa Italians. No clouds in height, only fog in the valley and up the windy summit. Here are three climates: the valley, highlands and mountains. It is difficult to predict. The conference will be tough. We must go back to the IIC 700m and there is lots of snow accumulated. stoneridge mall hours The Sherpas of Singapore does not seem to want to cooperate to open the store draws to entertain. So start walking three Sherpas and us. The Italians are delayed but also sell their Sherpas to help us open draws. We are the only base camp we have no Sherpas. The stretch of CI to CII as we have seen. This will be the third time that we do and we helped equip. There are many fixed rope because there are many vertical sections, must go back and have some Serac save some visible cracks and other invisible. It is a delicate stage in which we must be careful. Advancing slowly open way with snow up to the knees. The strings are buried and it took a while to find them. The sun warms cute, wear is considerable. It is very hot. We Mono open with the top hanging behind. Halfway we see that the Sherpas of Singapore just leave the IC and are convinced that they do not have to open trace. This causes tension and reviews of unrest among the group so we did a meeting at the base camp where we agreed that everyone would collaborate. One of the Italians, angry, decides to throw down. The other two will think, but we decide to throw up without hesitation, opening track if necessary, and what we do. At 5 we get to CII, eight hours later, exhausted. When they reach the Sherpas Singapore loudly castigated the attitude. We put a thousand excuses for not having open draws. In the end we all calm and begin the ritual of digging up the tent again, we have under half a meter of snow. Let platform and assemble. The store Italians has been shattered by the weight of the snow. They did not dismantle. Finally we can stretch and rest. At this point the whole coast. Melt snow and drink because it is very important to hydrate.
The Italians and Singapore are a message that will make good time on 12. We too. So, reluctantly, we decided to change the day of the summit attempt. stoneridge mall hours We like it because we have little food and very high wear.
The day was ending. stoneridge mall hours Now we have all done after dark. Close your eyes and try to sleep as we can. It is not easy to sleep 6.500m. We do at times. Heated by Rab bags, we have no cold. They are nerves and dents we have under the mattress.
Today will be the day the CII. Makes a beautiful day, no wind, no clouds and no curse be stopped up. The views are spectacular, we see the Tibetan plateau to the bottom and dozens of mountains that do not know the name. An Italian Shisha Pagma shows. It will also be a hard day because we spent many hours in the shop, and the sun is above an oven. Hang in boxers circling on the sacks. Time seems not to run. To