Trip Reports

Ama Dablam 2000

Written by Leader Andy Owen, December 2000

Team members; Andy owen, Stephen Hayward, Jon Howell, Garry Murrell, Rob White, Gunnar Bjolseth, Ildi Morris, Paul Morrow.
Climbing sherpas; Nima Gombu Sherpa, Wangshhu Sherpa and sirdar, Wangshhu Sherpa.

Andy, Jon and Wangshhu Sherpa reached the summit on the 7th of December at 11.40am. It was cold and windy, but with crystal clear views in all directions. They spent about 5 minutes on top for a few quick photos, then set off back to camp 3 for a brew.

They beat a hasty retreat to the paradise club bar in Namche, where much drinking of beer, slapping of backs and consumption of fried foodstuffs was had!

"An amazing team, an incredible effort on all parts, jolly well done everyone."

Andy later wrote:

"Given previous experience of mountaineering trips and direct comparison with other groups on the mountain at the time, I believe our expedition was a resounding success...

The route itself in overall terms is probably comparable to an Alpine route up to TD standard, with objective danger from stone and icefall in the gully above camp II (bowling alley) - but it is sporadic and mainly small debris. Camp III is in a seriously exposed position and would be hit if the right hand section of the upper Dablam serac gave way, and it looks a little pendulous...

Overall, however, the generall set-up and support on the mountain are excellent for a route of this nature (which is serious) - this is adventurous and comitting mountaineering in the Himalaya, the risks are present but never unreasonable and for those who are skilled to a certain level, the mountain is a beautiful and enjoyable challenge."

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