On Saturday 16th November at
around 11.45am local time, 4 men stood on a mountain peak in the Nar Phu valley
of Nepal, just north of the Annapurna circuit.
As they stood there, they took in
the incredible 360 degree panoramic view of the surrounding peaks of the Himalayas,
humbled by the majesty, inspired by the beauty, taking a moment to reflect as
to why they were here.
For this was no ordinary peak. This was no ordinary expedition.
We have, with great pleasure, to announce the fantastic news
that Brian, Bug and their Sherpa Passang, along with another guide, have successfully
reached the summit of Chhubohe, standing at 5640m.
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| Chhubohe, as seen on Google Earth |
As I am sure you are aware, we have been following
the Expedition Wise team, ever since they set off on the Chhubohe Expedition at the beginning of
November. We have followed them throughout their adventure, as they left the
Annapurna Circuit to enter in to the Nar Phu Valley, descending along the Marsyangdi Nadi and passing
through the villages of Meta, Koto and Nar.
They've witnessed some incredible views, admired
a multitude of beautiful waterfalls and have been fortunate with the weather,
even though it was a bit touch and go at one point with a sudden amount of snow
fall!
They've trekked across boulder fields, crossed suspension bridges made their way up snow filled
passes and climbed snowy ridges. They've even celebrated a Birthday whilst up there
(Bug’s).
More importantly though, is the fact that
they achieved what they set out to, and much more.
One of the aims of the expedition was to
summit a previously unclimbed peak, Chhubohe, and that they did!
The other aim
was to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK, a charity close to Brian’s heart
having lost a friend to the disease. Fingers crossed the target will be smashed
before the team return, as it would make a great ‘Welcome Home’ surprise for
them!
It was here, in the Nar Phu Valley, that
Brian also took the opportunity to climb another unclimbed peak, which was actually
unnamed as well.
So, prior to the Chhubohe ascent, Brian and Sherpa Passang
made their way to a peak close by, where they successfully reached the summit
of the 5610m mountain on the 14th of November.
Brian named the mountain ‘Kaloche’ which
translates as the ‘Black Peak’, in memory of his friend Arnold Black.
We are so
proud of the team and this incredible effort, and look forward to updating you
all about their trek back to Kathmandu, before heading back to the UK at the
end of the month. We also cannot wait to hear the whole story of their
adventure and see the amazing photos!
We will be sure to share them with you
all too, so keep following on Twitter (@ExpeditionWise) & on our Facebook page!
You can also support Brian’s fundraising
for Pancreatic Cancer UK by finding out more information and how to donate here.
In the meantime we would like to once again
congratulate the team on this great achievement and wish them and safe return
home!!
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