| Route Notes |
… to Makalu in 1972 and the current situation.
After completion of the formalities in Kathmandu on … all-terrain vehicles continued to the village of Num (1500 m).(1500m). On the approach to the base joined us yet Vojka Gorjup, Marjan Harjac and Matej Blatnik.
This was followed by the seven-day hike to … by a couple living acclimatization and research work.
18 September we continue to ABC (5700 m),(5700m), respectively. the current base camp for a normal approach to the mountain.
After a few days of rest we started … mountain. 21 September we set up camp 1 (6200 m).(6200m). Promotion is hampered deep Layers of compressed snow and unstable weather.
Camp 2 (6800 m)(6800m) was set up until 2 October.
On 3 October, we are in the base … of consciousness that occurred within a few hours.
Luckily, the weather allowing helicopter rescue. Irene was transported first to Luklo,Lukla, where after initial care doctor estimated that will require treatment in a hospital in Kathmandu.
Upon arrival at the hospital (at 14h) it … result remained loss of vision in both eyes.
The reason health problems, even after numerous tests … is having a good acclimatization and descent of 1,4001400 meters the day before the event is unlikely. … the problems were a result of metabolic disorders.
The happy end health issues are a decisive … |