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Comment 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.

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

Comment on North West Face of Laila Peak (6096m), Hushe Valley, Karakoram, Pakistan 8th – 22nd June 2012 by Robert Joseph Girardot

Robert Joseph Girardot — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 01:55:53 +0000

Great adventure narration. Thanks for allowing the rest of to vicariously experience the trek. Glad you made the right decision.

Comment on North West Face of Laila Peak (6096m), Hushe Valley, Karakoram, Pakistan 8th – 22nd June 2012 by Paul

Paul — Sat, 30 May 2020 10:14:34 +0000

Hi there. Thanks for your comment. I’m so sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to you. I haven’t been on the site for years and didn’t receive a notification that you had left a comment. My apologies. I hope this reply finds you well and once again, thanks for taking the time to read the content. Paul

Comment on “Adventure is a sign of Incompetence” by Paul

Paul — Sat, 30 May 2020 10:10:47 +0000

Hi Paul, thanks for your comment. It looks like you are doing some very interesting things yourself. I just perused your website. I wish the best of luck with it!

Comment on “Adventure is a sign of Incompetence” by Paul Ellis

Paul Ellis — Fri, 29 May 2020 17:12:47 +0000

Love this post. I believe it was Ibsen who first classified adventure as incompetence, as in “the incompetence of adventure”. Could not agree more. Of course the popular thought is for everyone to seek adventure. Your reference to The Last Place On Earth is great and the difference in how people feel about the two explorers is all wrapped up in the English love of an unlucky loser who gives it his/her all. The are loved for their pluck and incompetence or hubris. The journals of Scott made him an enduring legend, even though they were heavily edited by his wife who was having an affair while he was freezing to death near the South Pole. “Oh what tales we might have told…” is probably poetry written after the facts. Amundsen was born for doing the amazing trek. Scott was an Englishman, Edmund Hillary notwithstanding.

Comment on North West Face of Laila Peak (6096m), Hushe Valley, Karakoram, Pakistan 8th – 22nd June 2012 by chinna vinu

chinna vinu — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 21:36:57 +0000

I feel sad for u guys but that’s how the mountains are . ……. Very unpredictable n very shy most f the time…. We were attempting cho oyu in 2009 may n she was such a beauty to climb…. But the weather gods had other plans n they never opened up n of fact it worsened n we couldn’t summit it. But the team leader took the right decision to leave her with some good memories n decided we wil come again some day to summit her….. Wisest decision u have taken…. These r tough decisions but those r de decisions wic make or break…. All de best for ur future endeavours….. Ski safe n enjoy…..

Comment on Great Articles by Patrick Gasparro

Patrick Gasparro — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 17:24:00 +0000

Hi Paul,

I have patented a product that will assist in uphill ski touring on steep slopes especially in slick conditions.

http://www.skincleats.com

Please take a look at my website. I’d love to send you a couple pairs to test and review. Also, I was wondering about advertising, and maybe combining some advertising and informational articles.

Basically these are removable, light weight skin cleats; called Skeats. They strap onto your boards on the fly…without having to take your boot out of the binding or even remove your backpack. I have been using and testing them in the Tetons for the past few years.

Please let me know what you think. And hopefully, how best to get your team some product.

Thank you,

Patrick

Comment on North West Face of Laila Peak (6096m), Hushe Valley, Karakoram, Pakistan 8th – 22nd June 2012 by Bob J

Bob J — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 02:49:23 +0000

Very nice photos, I am surprised that the great photo of K2, Broad Peak and G4 was mis labled as G1.

In that photo with the 3 mountains Gasherbrum 1 is not even in the photo. What you have labeled as G1 is actually Gasherbrum 4 with the peak of G3 behind and to the right. G2 is partially in view but cut off. Gasherbrum 1 would but further to the right and is cut off in the photo.

Comment on North West Face of Laila Peak (6096m), Hushe Valley, Karakoram, Pakistan 8th – 22nd June 2012 by Philipp

Philipp — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 09:05:34 +0000

Hi Paul,

I am searching some footage of Laila Peak, so I found your videos on vimeo.
Are you still have the footage of your Pakistan trip?

Please give me a quick answer.

Greets

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