News from 28.01.2007
Yesterday we reached camp 1. There we left our rucksacks and climbed up so as we can see the condition of the route. The route is very icy and there is no snow.

We slept in C1, but it was the coldest night of all the expedition (-45 degree). Shaheen slept with his downsuit in the sleeping bag, but this morning he presents sign of hypothermia. For this reason he went back to BC, for drinking and worming up. Today I climbed alone, without rope. Finally at 3 p.m. a reached C2 at 6250 meters and I needed all my experience to be successful in this climb. After some minutes I climb back to C1 where I’m now….

Simone via satellite phone
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