Hmmmmmm....that sounds like a must read. I hope we can get it here downunder.
I have always been fascinated with the stories I read of those climbs....truly amazing feats of endurance.
I agree with Cmayer tho about the rubbish, seems a few teams of dedicated climbers go there every now and again to clean up the rubbish, and find that job almost impossible because of the amount of discarded gear.
Congrats to your mate Michael, I'm sure you are very proud of him Donna.
Wom