. Jalbum 8.1 An international commercial, nonguided team ascended the North Face of Kangchenjunga (8586m/ 28,169ft) in Spring 2002. Chris Grasswick and Stu Findley reached the summit, but sadly Chris fell to his death on the descent. I was to attempt the summit the next day with Paul Rowntree (UK), but Chris' death and the arrival of the monsoon the next day meant I would have to be content with reaching 8000m. Grass, you'll be missed. slides/np1006.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Prayer wheel. Prayer wheel. slides/np1006.jpg slides/np1008.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 The Monkey Temple (Swayambhunath). The Monkey Temple (Swayambhunath). slides/np1008.jpg slides/np1021.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Setting off from Suketar. Setting off from Suketar. slides/np1021.jpg slides/np1022.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Wooden tools are still used by Nepali farmers. Wooden tools are still used by Nepali farmers. slides/np1022.jpg slides/np1047.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 A Nppalese dishwasher in action. A Nppalese dishwasher in action. slides/np1047.jpg slides/np1051.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Ian enjoys the view from the terraces of Amjilosa. Ian enjoys the view from the terraces of Amjilosa. slides/np1051.jpg slides/np1052.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 A child sits while his mother works in the fields. A child sits while his mother works in the fields. slides/np1052.jpg slides/np1071.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Daphne bholua var. glacialis (Thymelaeaceae) above Phole. Daphne bholua var. glacialis (Thymelaeaceae) above Phole. slides/np1071.jpg slides/np1084.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 The village of Ghunsa, looking upvalley. The village of Ghunsa, looking upvalley. slides/np1084.jpg slides/np1110.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Felix tries to get a worm's-eye view of a yak. Felix tries to get a worm's-eye view of a yak. slides/np1110.jpg slides/np1117.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Paul relaxing at Lhonak; Wedge Peak in the background. Paul relaxing at Lhonak; Wedge Peak in the background. slides/np1117.jpg slides/np1155.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Evening light on Kangchenjunga. Evening light on Kangchenjunga. slides/np1155.jpg slides/np1171.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Climbers still in the line of fire on the Ice Buidling traverse. Climbers still in the line of fire on the Ice Buidling traverse. slides/np1171.jpg slides/np1180.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 The Ice Building couloir was the most dangerous spot on the route. The Ice Building couloir was the most dangerous spot on the route. slides/np1180.jpg slides/np1206.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Rewarming Galu in the Ice Cave of Camp 3. Rewarming Galu in the Ice Cave of Camp 3. slides/np1206.jpg slides/np1211.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Chris, Paul (blue) and Stu at Camp 2, with the Twins in the background. Chris, Paul (blue) and Stu at Camp 2, with the Twins in the background. slides/np1211.jpg slides/np1223.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Paul melts snow outside at Camp 5. Paul melts snow outside at Camp 5. slides/np1223.jpg slides/np1227.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Paul descending the Rock Band. Paul descending the Rock Band. slides/np1227.jpg slides/np1273.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Stu Findlay. Stu Findlay. slides/np1273.jpg slides/np1275.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 In front of the memorial cairn. (l-r) Krishna, Kaji, Stu, Kipa, Paul, Julio, Felix (behind), Malte, Dan, Mike. In front of the memorial cairn. (l-r) Krishna, Kaji, Stu, Kipa, Paul, Julio, Felix (behind), Malte, Dan, Mike. slides/np1275.jpg slides/np1292.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Children are fascinated by members' cameras. Children are fascinated by members' cameras. slides/np1292.jpg slides/np1300.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Mani stones have prayers inscribed on them. Mani stones have prayers inscribed on them. slides/np1300.jpg slides/np1306.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Waterfall on a side stream below Gyabla. Waterfall on a side stream below Gyabla. slides/np1306.jpg slides/np1334.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 A porter crosses a bridge below Sekathum. A porter crosses a bridge below Sekathum. slides/np1334.jpg slides/np1349.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:32:48 -0600 Dan celebrates reaching the trailhead at Taplejung. Dan celebrates reaching the trailhead at Taplejung. slides/np1349.jpg