Veikka’s dispatch, 17.7.2009

Some of the teams are on the route. They have decided to try climbing to higher camps, to summit attempt zone, despite of the strong winds. Bulgarians and also Spaniards are on their way to the summit of Gasherbrum 1.

Veikka and Kazuya remain calm and are still waiting for a safer climbing weather at the base camp.  Jet streams and maximum gusts of  high speed winds calm down a bit next week. Possible summit attempt on wednesday.

The experienced climbers do not need and never relay on luck, … but still, best of luck and safe decisions!

Veikka’s next dispatch on monday.

The high speed mountain winds have tackled many teams to give up the summit attemps this season. No wonder they are deserting the Karakoram mountains. (Photo courtesy of Don Bowie’s website).

Teams aborting the BC. Photo courtesy of Veikka Gustafsson.