Dhaulagiri I | 2002 NE Ridge
A USA expedition to Dhaulagiri I in 2002 via NE Ridge, led by Robert Link. Summit reached on 8th May 2002. 15 members recorded.
Expedition Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | 4017 |
| Imported | 2026-03-06 18:04:49.359634 |
| Expedition ID | DHA102101 |
| Peak ID | DHA1 |
| Year | 2002 |
| Season | 1 |
| Host Country | 1 |
| Route 1 | NE Ridge |
| Route 2 | - |
| Route 3 | - |
| Route 4 | - |
| Nationality | USA |
| Leaders | Robert Link |
| Sponsor | Mountain Link Dhaulagiri Expedition |
| Success 1 | False |
| Success 2 | False |
| Success 3 | False |
| Success 4 | False |
| Ascent 1 | - |
| Ascent 2 | - |
| Ascent 3 | - |
| Ascent 4 | - |
| Claimed | False |
| Disputed | False |
| Countries | Argentina, Greece |
| Approach | Pokhara->Jomsom->Marpha->Yak Khola->Hidden Valley |
| Basecamp Date | 2002-04-12 |
| Summit Date | 2002-05-08 |
| Summit Time | - |
| Summit Days | 26 |
| Total Days | 42 |
| Termination Date | 2002-05-24 |
| Termination Reason | 4 |
| Termination Notes | Abandoned at 7700m due to lack of time, snow conditions, high wind |
| High Point (m) | 7700 |
| Traverse | False |
| Ski | False |
| Paraglide | False |
| Camps | 4 |
| Fixed Rope (m) | 1127 |
| Total Members | 11 |
| Summit Members | 0 |
| Member Deaths | 0 |
| Total Hired | 5 |
| Summit Hired | 0 |
| Hired Deaths | 0 |
| No Hired | False |
| O2 Used | True |
| O2 None | False |
| O2 Climb | True |
| O2 Descent | False |
| O2 Sleep | False |
| O2 Medical | False |
| O2 Taken | False |
| O2 Unknown | False |
| Other Summits | - |
| Campsites | BC(12/04,4700m),C1(17/04,5300m),C2(18/04,5800m),C3(27/04,6550m),C4(06/05,7250m),xxx(08/05,7700m) |
| Route Notes | BC at usual BC site for NE Ridge C3 high on the ridge C4 between 100-200 ft above the buttress. May 08: started from C4 at 05:00 hours and reached up to 7600m, then back to C4 at 18:00 hours (Heinrich, Lindaas, Link, Mondry, A Nickamin, D Nickamin, Olson and Rinehart). The reason for retreat was due to soft snow and difficult path. Final attempt: May 21 by Heinrich, Justman, Lindaas, Link, Mondry and Styllas. Members left early on May 16: Clark, A Nickamin, D Nickamin, Olson and Miss Rinehart by helicopter to KTM. Rest of the members arrive KTM on May 24 by helicopter and leave Nepal on May 28. Link planning for Makalu for 2003 or 2004. Names of Nepali climbers. 1. Nawang Dorje Lama (2019-10-15) Dhading, Tipling-3, Bagmati Zone Cho Oyu summit in 1997 [?] 2. Dawa Sherpa (19-5-1963) Chhulemu, Taksindu VDC-7, Solukhumbu Everest Summit 1999, 2000 both in Spring (with Babu Tsheri's speed climbing) 3. Lhakpa Nuru Sherpa (25-9-1972) Namche-9, Solukhumbu Everest from both sides 1999 and 2000 (speed climbing) 4. Pasang Sherpa (2029-9-7) Sankhuwasabha District, Makalu-9, Koshi Zone Everest both sides: 2001 & ? 5. Ngawang Jangbu Sherpa (2031-11-4) Namche-9, Solukhumbu |
| Accidents | - |
| Achievement | - |
| Agency | Nomad Expeditions |
| Commercial Route | False |
| Standard Route | True |
| Primary Route | False |
| Primary Member | False |
| Primary Reference | False |
| Primary ID | - |
| Checksum | 2458230 |
| Year | 2002 |
| Summit Success | False |
| O2 Summary | Used |
| Route (lowercase) | ne ridge |
Members
15 recorded members.
| Name | Sex | Year of Birth | Citizenship | Status | Residence | Occupation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Wayne (Ben) Clark | M | 1979 | USA | Climber | Fort Collins, Colorado | Communications student & alpinist | Details Other expeditions |
| Tomas (Tommy) Heinrich | M | 1962 | Argentina | Climber | Tigre, Buenos Aires, Argentina | Photographer & alpinist | Details Other expeditions |
| Jeffrey James (Jeff) Justman | M | 1972 | USA | Deputy Leader | Ashford, Washington | Professional alpine guide | Details Other expeditions |
| Michael James (Mike) Lindaas | M | 1968 | USA | Climber | Brier, Washington | Alpine guide | Details Other expeditions |
| Robert Chandler Link | M | 1958 | USA | Leader | Tiburon, California | Alpine guide | Details Other expeditions |
| Andrew Steven (Andy) Mondry | M | 1965 | USA | Climber | Los Angeles, California | Auto mechanic | Details Other expeditions |
| Adam Joseph Nickamin | M | 1975 | USA | Climber | Boulder, Colorado | Health club manager & massage therapist | Details Other expeditions |
| Dave Joshua Nickamin | M | 1967 | USA | Climber | Charlevoix, Michigan | Health club manager & massage therapist | Details Other expeditions |
| Michael Scot Olson | M | 1957 | USA | Climber | Alta, Utah | Helicopter skiing guide | Details Other expeditions |
| Lindsay Rinehart | F | 1978 | USA | Climber | Fort Collins, Colorado | Advertising saleswoman | Details Other expeditions |
| Michael (Mike) Styllas | M | 1974 | Greece | Climber | Thessaloniki, Greece & Ashford, Washington | Alpine guide & geologist | Details Other expeditions |
| Lhawang Dhondup (Nawang Dorje) Lama | M | 1963 | Nepal | H-A Worker | Taksindu, Solukhumbu & Tipling, Dhading | - | Details Other expeditions |
| Dawa Sherpa | M | 1963 | Nepal | H-A Worker | Taksindu, Solukhumbu | - | Details Other expeditions |
| Lhakpa Nuru Sherpa | M | 1972 | Nepal | H-A Worker | Yilajung, Khumbu | - | Details Other expeditions |
| Pasang Sherpa | M | 1972 | Nepal | H-A Worker | Makalu-Barun | - | Details Other expeditions |
References
1 recorded references.
| Expedition ID | Journal | Author | Title | Publisher | Citation | Yak 94 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHA102101 | - | - | http://www.k2news.com/dh2002linkindex.htm | - | - | - |