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Hi Crew
Current news, info and upcoming trips schedule. Hope you are all having a great year and looking forward to your next big adventure!
FTA has undergone some significant changes in the past 4 or 5 years, from running 4 or 5 trips each year to now having trips running almost constantly, and in fact quite often having several run at the same time. Our guides, especially Chris Szymiec, Ben Kane, and Fabrizio Zangrilli, seem to be on a never ending transit around the globe dashing from one hill to another, and I might add, loving every minute of it! None of this of course would be possible without the amazing and loyal support we receive from our team membership.
The men and women from all over the world who join our trips and make such an extra-ordinary effort as a team when pooling their resources and talents to overcome significant alpine objectives. We thank you for your loyal support, and the faith you show us by choosing to spend your sparse and valuable recreational time on an FTA organised trip. Special mention must be made to Stu Remensnyder who runsthe FTA office in the United States.
After I took a back step from operations to focus on my Australian business interests a couple of years ago, it was under his stewardship that FTA has managed to grow but do so without losing the special method in which we operate, or the almost intangible recipe that we have developed for finding success amongst the expedition environment. A big thanks to all our teams, guides, and our local staff across the world - I hope to be spending more time in the field as of next northern summer and look forward to re-aquainting myself with many of you!
Dave Hancock
FTA Office
Australia
CHO OYU 2010
from Stu in the USA Office
September 25, 2010
Our team has been sitting out the last few day at BC after trying to make a run to C1 and being turned back due to heavy snow and no reasonable prospect of being able to advance above C1. With the snow now subsiding and the winds picking our team will return to the hill for an acclimatization run and possibly a summit bid.
All of our members are safe and sound and we'll let you know when we have more news!
 Keep updated on this trip at: http://www.fieldtouring.blogspot.com
PAKISTAN 2010
It was a tough season yet again for climbers, but their difficulties paled in comparison to what tens of thousands of Pakistani's endured when torrential monsoon rains washed out hundreds of villages in the Indus basin. Nearly 2000 people lost their lives, and it will be months until they can gain some semblance of normality with southern areas of the country still under water. On K2 the FTA team were rebuffed after putting in a stellar effort under the management of Fabrizio Zangrilli, again on the Cesen route.
Broad Peak also proved difficult this season, highlighting the very significant role good snow conditions play in deciding how many people can get to the summit of any 8K peak Thanks to all our team members, local staff, and guides for putting on a great 2010 season in the Karakoram
Pakistan wrap up info can be found here: http://www.fieldtouring.com/blog/?m=201008
CHEAP IRIDIUM SAT PHONES FROM FTA
We have managed to get our hands on a dozen Iridium 9505A handsets. The units are all ex rental, in very good condition, and come without contracts and unlocked. 6 month warranty is included. Australian buyers only please - price is $995 email
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NANGA PARBAT IN 2011
Nanga Parbat is the 9th highest peak on the planet and a worthy objective for climbers with extensive climbing backgrounds. After our great trip to K2 last year we are ready for another challenge and plan to bring our same great staff and system to the normal route on Nanga Parbat in June 2011 with Fabrizio Zangrilli leading the way. She lies in a stunning location in Pakistan an easy 2 days walk from the still very touristy area of Hunza Valley (the setting for Jame's Micheners best selling novel "Shangri La")
UPCOMING NEPAL PROGRAMS IN 2010
We have another busy season ahead in wonderful Nepal with programs to EBC, Island Peak, and our very popular Ama Dablam climbs and to Cholatse. Our extra-ordinary summit rates on Ama underscore the effectiveness of our strategies for climbing 7000ers both in Nepal and elsewhere.
We still have space on most of our central Himalayan programs for 2010 - email
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for further info and trip dossiers
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
Our Nepal trekking programs are designed to maximise your time in the mountains and to compliment that with ample opportunity for shopping and sightseeing in towns. We stay in the best tourist guest houses, and utilise high quality field tents and messing services on the trail.
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AMA DABLAM EXPEDITION
Superb climbing on one of the worlds classic mixed routes with mind boggling scenery to boot! We boast some of the best summit rates of any outfitter on Ama, join the experts for your 2010 ascent.
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CHOLATSE EXPEDITION 6440M
The climbing route is considered a very technical and challenging ascent. Climbers can expect to encounter cold temperatures, ice fall negotiation, 15-20 pitches of knife edge ridge climbing and terrifying exposure on summit day! Just an average day out for many of our regular team members and alumni! It is possible to continue on to Ama Dablam at the conclusion or go out by way of Cho La and Gokyo. Let us know how we can help make this a perfect trip for you!
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SOUTH AMERICA 2010 -2011
Our trips to Ecuador and Argentina have proved very popular in the past 2 seasons and have afforded awesome climbing in one of the world's great travel destinations!
ACONCAGUA FALSE POLISH (6965M)
Aconcaguas non-technical lines of ascent, free of the objective dangers of avalanche and rock fall are ideal for first time high altitude aspirants. Come join us for a great climb on the False Polish Glacier! We have 7 separate dates available this season for both the falso and Polish Glacier direct route
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ACONCAGUA POLISH GLACIER (6965M)
Our Polish Glacier expedition is a classic climb expertly managed by extremely competent and experienced staff who operate with the highest regard for team safety. This route remains arguably the most aesthetic line up the hill. The route differs from the Vacas and Normal lines primarily in its consistency of angle, and its somewhat more exposed setting. Subsequently, climbers on this variation will need a significant degree of aerobic capacity, and a fundamental grasp of the techniques used in traversing ice and snow slopes up to 50.
3 DATES AVAILABLE - DEC, JAN AND FEB
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ECUADOR
In 1995 FTA founder and National Geographic documentary maker Dave Hancock led the first organised climbing expeditions to Ecuador from Australia. The boys found amazing scenery, extra-ordinary geography, a warm and welcoming people, and conditions that were not too far off what they had seen and experienced in the Greater Himalaya. The variation of topography, sometimes brutal (but rarely very dangerous) wind and ice conditions, makes Ecuador a prime candidate as a spring-board and training ground for higher greater range objectives.
full dates and info here
WE'VE GOT PLENTY OF OTHER AMAZING TRIPS IN THE SCHEDULE FOR 2010 AND 2011!
Makalu, Spantik, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum, Elbrus, Kilimanjaro, and Satopanth to name a few. Check out our website at: www.fieldtouringalpine.com to find a trip that suits your available time, budget and climbing experience.
Cheers
Dave Hancock
FIELD TOURING ALPINE
PO Box 471
Northbridge WA 6003
Australia
Email:
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Ph from Australia 0425 12345 1
Ph from Overseas + (61-4) 25 12345 1
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