Expeditions
Ganesh V, 6989m, November 13, 1994
was the beginning, and it was no coincidence
that I tackled it roped to Šrauf. From
a certain viewpoint, this was possibly
the hardest of all of my expeditions, as
it was accompanied by too many blank spots
in my knowledge of high-altitude mountains.
Annapurna I, 8091m, May 6, 1995
was an unexpected opportunity and my first
and only 8000 m peak, which I refused to
let slip by. Enough water has passed under
the bridge since then; Tone and I can now
accept each other's differences.
Ama
dablam, 6828m, May 4, 1996
A first in climbing a virgin face alpine
style. A long lasting taste.
Bobaye,
6808m, November 2, 1996
A first in climbing a virgin face alpine
style solo. I am ready for Nuptse.
Lobuche, 6119 m, Pomuri,
7165 m, Nuptse, 7742 m
The Trilogy: Lobuche East, Pomuri and the
west face of Nuptse. Joy, pain, a new dimension. The limit?
El Capitan, October 26,
1998
The first "big wall." Veni, vidi, vici; or, the last piece
in the mosaic until Dhaulagiri.
Daulaghiri, 8167m,
November 2, 1999
The thought became reality. The lucky seven
was not coincidental. I am thankful for the
grace I have been given. Where do I go from
here? The common denominator of all my expeditions,
adventures and aspirations has been the call
of the face.
Sisha Pangma, 8046m, 2002
Nanga Parbat, 8125m,
May 2003
Acongcagua, 6960m, 2003
Jannu, 7464m - poskus
Cholatse, 6440m, April 23, 2005
Nanga Parbat, 8125m,
July 1, 2005 |