Comments on: West Face of Pumori (7161m), Mahalangur, Himalayas, Nepal 2nd – 28th September 2013

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:24:53 +0000

Hi Bob, thanks for taking the time to read the post. I really do think honesty is the best policy although it has a habit of getting one in trouble. I lost my friendship with Seb over this post. And thanks for adding your story. It was an interesting read.

By: Bob Bissett

Bob Bissett — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:14:27 +0000

Thanks for being truthful about your tirp.
I too went to go climb Pumori, back in Oct 1990.
I was one of eight memebers.
We were fortunate and got a helicopter ride to Lukla. First time on a helpicopter, and it was throught the Himalayas. What a great start.
As you said, just getting to Pumori Base Camp takes a lot of work and effort. Regardless of what your mind thinks you are going to do, your body and altitude decides otherwise.
The trek there was breath taking and as a photographer, what a dream.
We spent two weeks at base camp; carrying loads up the mountain to establish camp further up the mountain.
I too suffered from altitude sickness and ultimately did not summit the peak; but 5 out of 8 members summiting a peak is considered very “SUCCESSFUL”.
I was the rookie of the group and was just glad to be along.
The highest I made it was around 19,000 ft.
For anyone considering such an expedition, keep in mind that regardless of your past experience and training, not everyone may summit the mountain; but just participating in an expedition in the Himalayas, across the valley from Mt. Everest, and then spending two weeks camping at 7,200 ft was well worth it….$10,000 in 5 weeks; including airfare, cost of equiptment, expedition cost, etc.
The next year, I attended the 1991 Mt. Film Festival in Telluride, CO., and had Sir Edmund Hillary sign my 20×30 photo that I had taken of Mt. Everest. This has to be the most valued thing I could own.
Just think, YOU TOO CAN LIVE THE DREAM
Thanks for reading,
Bob Bissett
Adventure Photography

By: Patrick Mackay

Patrick Mackay — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 21:23:41 +0000

Hey Paul,

Long time no speak.

As always your adventures are amazing, I am currently living by proxy through your blog. I am back luvung un London at the moment. how are you? its been ages, drop me an email and let me know how life is?

Patrick

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 07:11:42 +0000

Merci mon pote. J´èspere que tout va bien chez vous. Voyons ce que l´hiver donne cette saison!

By: jerome

jerome — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 07:14:05 +0000

Salut mon Polo,

C’est donc là-bas que tu es allé!! On se disait bien, avec Marion qui scrute toujours Facebook, que tu nous réservais une belle aventure. Nous ne sommes pas déçus…même si cela n’a peut être pas été une franche rigolade pour toi.
Il te reste à faire mentir les sponsors et à nous faire vivre des aventures sur ces montagnes où il fait bon skier.
A plus et amitiés.

Jerome et Marion

By: Jackie

Jackie — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 17:36:10 +0000

I admire your honesty to yourself and others. Thank you for writing such an interesting, truthful article.
For looking after yourself and knowing your limitations regarding the problem with your back.
Your dedication to Seb was very honorable.
This will will help many people in your situation and maybe save their life.
Thank you Paul