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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Aug 12, 2009 - 01:02pm PT
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Let's hope we have a good outcome on this!
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philo
Trad climber
boulder, co.
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Aug 12, 2009 - 01:05pm PT
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God speed to their efforts. Let's hope that politics don't impede a timely rescue.
Six days at that altitude with injuries is a bad scene. Fabrizio might be the best hope if he still has the guns after his K2 descent.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Aug 12, 2009 - 01:11pm PT
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Let us hope and pray for the safety not only of Oscar but all his rescuers.
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Captain...or Skully
Social climber
Boise....
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Aug 12, 2009 - 02:03pm PT
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This sounds pretty desperate.
Hopin' for the best.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Aug 12, 2009 - 02:35pm PT
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Prayers, strength, safety and hope for those involved.
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Gene
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 12, 2009 - 02:41pm PT
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Oscar is on the right. Good luck, amigo!
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Boymeetsrock
Trad climber
the east
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Aug 12, 2009 - 02:57pm PT
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Sending positive thought. Go get him boys!!
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pip the dog
Mountain climber
planet dogboy
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Aug 12, 2009 - 03:34pm PT
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the news piece in the OP via climbing.com is hard for me to comprehend. surely there are more than 2 options -- a military chopper (way too high for that steep), or taking the time to fix the entire route (a wickedly skilled team need only fix a descent). the concept of quick sending up the strongest team of two currently acclimated -- with as much warmth, fuel, and calories as they can carry to buy time does quick come to mind.
ah, but that is precisely the kinda armchair quarterbacking that i myself really despise reading (from my armchair) in such situations. hard to accept that i too can fall into that pit -- before i stop, breathe, and actually think about it. but yeah, i too can be quite a moron (quel surprise...)
i am absolutely certain that those close will do their very best. and that’s what makes our team a team worth being on, no?
now 7 days at 6.2 km, alone and wounded, with just enough kit for two to top out and then rocket down... is, well, less than ideal.
hang in there Oscar, and power to those nearby focused on being with you soon.
^,,^
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Aug 12, 2009 - 11:22pm PT
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hey there say, gene, thanks for the news...
more time for praying now... i am babysitting, after the kids go to sleep i will have time...
say, may not get back on line then, for awhile, due to kid and this heavy stuff...
well, hopes and prayers for all concerned...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 12, 2009 - 11:38pm PT
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God help everyone involved...especially the injured, please. I am so thinking of Inaki Ochoa (Don't know if I spelled his name right but his face comes to my heart and brain whenever I think of my Husband Dan) a Spainiard who died I believe in the Spring of 2008. I pray for his family and loved ones all the time.
Oh this hurts the heart and soul....yet Life must be Lived to be Life. I understand that now. Peace and Hope, Lynne
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kev
climber
CA
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Aug 13, 2009 - 12:16am PT
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Just checked the web - no new news that I could find.
Fingers are crossed.
kev
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 13, 2009 - 01:03am PT
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Thanks kev, any news people please let us know. Prayers for some semblence of peace and hope for all the loved ones involved. heart hurts feeling theirs.
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captain chaos
climber
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Aug 14, 2009 - 03:05am PT
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Really tough situation here, the accident happened Aug. 5th, which means Oscar has been sitting up at 6,200 meters for 9 days now with minimal food, gas and bivy gear, he has a broken leg and arm, and no means to communicate. One of the people in on the rescue, Jordi Tosas is a good friend of mine. Since there were no climbers around who could get up to Oscar due to the technical climbing involved, they flew Jordi and some others in from Spain as they are some of the strongest from Spain for this particular type of climbing. The pressure being put on these guys is enormous, as they need to climb to 6,200 meters on extremely technical ground as fast as possible, which means they have no time to acclimatize, nor any time to familiarize themselves with the route. If any of you believe praying works, now's a time to start... Malcolm, how long did you sit before you got pulled out?
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Aug 14, 2009 - 03:16am PT
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hey there captain chaos... oh my, that sounds so awful.... :(
well---i am still praying, inspite of all this...
one never has regrets if one does all one can, as to some kind of help---the rescuers, and, the prayers, and the well wishers, and, those that are there now, to comfort family and friends as they wait...
thanks for sharing this update...
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Pennsylenvy
Gym climber
A dingy corner in your refrigerator
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Aug 14, 2009 - 03:34am PT
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Hoping we can get some good news. A year I feel lucky to survive as a climber and human being.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Aug 14, 2009 - 10:05am PT
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One gas cannister for seven days is bad news. Consider that all water must be made from melted snow and ice.
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philo
Trad climber
boulder, co.
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Aug 14, 2009 - 10:16am PT
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I agree Jim, these guys are hard as nails but that is a very long time at altitude and without sufficient water. Unfortunately hope dwindles.
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