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Equipped with satellite communication tools, the team is sending
dispatches and photos back to this Web site.
You’re invited to follow the climb through written accounts
and digital images.
| April 2, 2001Hi,Today was our second day in Nyalam.
“Nyalam” means “The Gateway to Hell,” presumably because from
here you leave the enchanted and mystical land of Tibet.This morning
after breakfast the team took an acclimatization hike up to approximately 4,200
meters (13,780 feet). Everyone felt good, including Mike who has obviously overcome
his bout of sickness. Walter and Phil are doing fine, they are illness-free. I
am feeling better, as the antibiotics are working.The weather today was
delightful, no wind, and the sun was brilliant. But of course being in Nyalam
detracts from this beautiful place. From our high point on the ridge we had marvelous
views of the surrounding peaks including the top of Shishapangma at 8,013 meters.Yesterday
I had a chance to meet Mark Whetu. He is also a filmmaker. His Everest film “Fatal
Climb” won the best of the festival at the Banff Mountain Film Festival in
1996. He’s a very nice man and a very accomplished climber.Tomorrow
we continue our journey toward Everest. The next stop will be Tingri, where we’ll
spend two more days of acclimatization.
 Regards,
Tim Boelter
2001 British American Lightweight Everest Expedition
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