Jake’s Blog #27: Through the Basecamp Keyhole Part 1
7/7/16 : Day 27 - Basecamp, 5000m We're still in BC as there is bad weather up the mountain, so I thought I'd make some short videos introducing you to life in BC... The post Jake’s Blog #27: Through...
View ArticleJake’s Blog #28 : Through the Basecamp Keyhole Part 2
8/7/2016 : Day 28 - Basecamp, 5000m So given the rather poor weather outlook we've been expecting for the next few days, you can imagine our surprise when we woke up this morning to find the mountain...
View ArticleJake’s Blog #29 : Here we go again!
9/7/16 : Day 29 Basecamp, 5000m Finally after five (or is it six) days in BC, the weather is starting to look good enough to head back up the hill... The post Jake’s Blog #29 : Here we go again!...
View ArticleJake’s Blog #29.5 : Through the Basecamp Keyhole Part 3
As Jake is up the mountain, we are currently awaiting the next opportunity for him to send through a blog. In the meantime, here are some videos that he did before he left that introduce life in...
View ArticleJake’s Blog #30: “‘Popping to the neighbours has three places where you could...
Day 30 - Basecamp to Camp 1, 6100m After days of waiting, Jake is once again making his way up the mountain. But straight away he finds the going tough, and then accidentally nearly blows up his...
View ArticleJake’s Blog #31: “Arriving at our tent, it looked like someone had had a...
Day 31 - Camp 1 to Camp 2, 6700m Despite the fact that our tent was hanging over the side of a steep gully, and therefore had less than 4ft of width to it, we both slept remarkably well. The post...
View ArticleJake’s Blog #32: Queuing for the Black Pyramid
Day 32: C2 to C3, 7,300m As I'd already spent 2 nights on a previous rotation at C2 (6700m), the night wasn't too bad. I was a bit restless, but any headache was minimal, and certainly didn't keep me...
View ArticleJake’s Blog #33: “To be so close, it was a kick in the teeth to admit it was...
Day 33: C3 to Basecamp Jake awakes at Camp 3 to good weather, and starts hoping that they might not only make a push for Camp 4, but potentially even beyond to the summit... The post Jake’s Blog #33:...
View ArticleJake’s Blog #34: Back at BC, waiting for a window
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View ArticleJake’s Blog #35: How to party hard in Basecamp!
Day 35: Basecamp 5000m/cite> Jake has gone from the visceral thrill of climbing up to 7300m, to getting excited about KitKats and margerita-flavoured jelly shots... The post Jake’s Blog #35: How to...
View ArticleJake’s Blog #36 & 37 –“Regardless of how well prepared you are, there really...
Day 36 & 37: Basecamp 5000m As the team wait out some bad weather in basecamp, Jake ruminates on just how dependent on the weather gods a successful summit attempt is...
View ArticleJake’s Blog #38 & 39 : Waiting on the weather… and cake!
Day 38 & 39: Basecamp 5000m With the day of the summit attempt just round the corner, the team enjoy some birthday cake before the final dramatic push begins!
View ArticleJake’s Blog #40 – Sun is shining… weather is sweet, yeah!
Day 40: Basecamp 5000m... but not for long! Clear blue skies and an encouraging weather forecast mean that Jake and the team are making their final preparations for their attempt to reach the summit...
View ArticleJake’s Blog: Q&A
Just before he left to make his summit attempt, we put to Jake some questions that had been sent in for him via Twitter, Facebook and the K2 2016 newsletter.
View ArticleJake’s Blog #41: Up we go (hopefully for the last time!)
Jake's summit attempt begins, and he is joined by an enjoyable partner - clear skies and warm sunshine!
View ArticleJake’s Blog #42: Into the storm.
In wild and windy conditions, Jake bravely leaves Camp 2 and battles his way up the mountain.
View ArticleJake’s Blog #43: The Savage Mountain strikes.
The Savage Mountain maintains its reputation, as Jake and the team's worst fears are confirmed as they reach Camp 3.
View ArticleJake’s Blog #44: It’s all over.
It is with deep regret that Jake announces that the expedition is over, and the UK team will be heading home.
View ArticleJake’s Blog #52 – One Step Closer To Home
Although the summit attempt is over, there is still a challenge ahead: getting everything and everyone safely off the mountain...
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