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K2 night shot. A final look back on our expeditio K2 night shot. A final look back on our expedition to Pakistan this past Summer. Standing on the summit at 06.00 on the 28th July signified the end of a multi decade dream. We were blessed by conditions and weather, the views were breathtaking, the moment was beyond meaningful. The expedition represented something very special yet on my return there has been an emptiness that I’ve not been able to fathom or understand. Life moves on, we grow, develop and learn. I’ve always been one to look ahead rather than dwell on the past. It was the Stone Roses who sang ‘the past was your’s the futures mine…..you’re all out of time’ Perhaps it’s simply time to move on but I wonder if we ever fully process significant life events….will I ever find the source of the inner turmoil that has come from such a sublime and beautiful experience….I suspect not. 📷 @jamshed2329 #K2 #Pakistan #Climb #adventure #meaning #life #challenge #8000m #trek #Concordia #Karakoram #K2basecamp #journey #iceclimbing #Getitdone - Sponsors - @adventurebase @thenorthfaceuk @lasportivauk @lyonequipment @crudecoffeeroasters @torqfitness @landrover @landrover_uk @factionskis @evileye.eyewear ... - Supporters - @panorama_lodge_namche @mission.U.K. @thecoolconversations @fatmap_official @vidrate @lynwoodandco @ifit @mounteverestofficial @everestexperts @mountain_planet @planetmountain @14mount8000 @endorfeen_
Reflection….. It’s three weeks since I left K Reflection….. It’s three weeks since I left K2 Basecamp after one of the most memorable expeditions of my career thus far. What do we learn from these monumental life experiences? These learnings, I believe, only come after a period of time post expedition. A period when reflection and self investment are critical. If we walk away from such experiences with memories of simply gaining a summit, (no matter how beautiful or hard fought) we are going to miss out on a much larger possibility for personal growth. I’m still processing Pakistan and what it meant to me but I can already feel a shift in my own mindset to big expeditions. What that looks like moving forward is still (for now) unknown to me, but I know I’ll eventually find it if I invest enough time into reflecting on what happened and why. Like life, no expedition is perfect although this last one felt close to it. However I think we can all find a form of perfection by search it out and, more importantly being more open to being content with what we have rather than what we crave. #K2 #Pakistan #Climb #adventure #meaning #life #challenge #8000m #trek #Concordia #Karakoram #K2basecamp #journey #iceclimbing #Getitdone - Sponsors - @adventurebase @thenorthfaceuk @lasportivauk @lyonequipment @crudecoffeeroasters @torqfitness @landrover @landrover_uk @factionskis @evileye.eyewear ... - Supporters - @panorama_lodge_namche @thepavilionshimalayas @mission.U.K. @thecoolconversations @fatmap_official @vidrate @lynwoodandco @ifit @mounteverestofficial @everestexperts @mountain_planet @planetmountain @14mount8000 @mashabrum
Happy Independence Day Pakistan. I’m still proc Happy Independence Day Pakistan. I’m still processing what happened during my recent expedition to K2. The truth is that it hasn’t really hit me yet. Achieving something that I had dreamed of for years, yet didn’t really believe would actually happen. HOWEVER there was one thing I was always certain of, the magnificent beauty of this sublime country. My first ever expedition to the greater ranges was to Pakistan (aged a tender 18) and I fell in love with the people, the culture, the food and the landscape….over the years that hasn’t changed, if anything it’s been reinforced!! This often misunderstood country deserves more visitors, and dare I say more respect. It has a unique coming together of the ancient and the new. There are still throw backs to the environment of the ‘Great Game’ and what that represented and this is what makes it so special, the almost mystical landscape of the mighty Karakoram…..the world keeps moving yet pockets of Pakistan are beautifully unaffected. More than any country I’ve visited, I came away conflicted. On one hand I wanted to return to my own home, yet on the other I had a profound feeling of loss (and regret) as I stepped onto the plane. It’s hard, harsh, hot, dusty and relentless but I love everything about this wonderful country, from its proud steadfast people to its colossal, unforgiving mountains. #K2 #Pakistan #Climb #adventure #meaning #life #challenge #8000m #trek #Concordia #Karakoram #K2basecamp #journey #iceclimbing #Getitdone - Sponsors - @adventurebase @thenorthfaceuk @lasportivauk @lyonequipment @crudecoffeeroasters @torqfitness @landrover @landrover_uk @factionskis @evileye.eyewear ... - Supporters - @panorama_lodge_namche @thepavilionshimalayas @mission.U.K. @thecoolconversations @fatmap_official @vidrate @lynwoodandco @ifit @mounteverestofficial @everestexperts @mountain_planet @planetmountain @14mount8000
Summit ridge of K2!! We were blessed by the very Summit ridge of K2!! We were blessed by the very best overhead and under foot conditions. I feel incredibly lucky to have had this chance to climb such a majestic mountain. I have no qualms saying that without the fixed ropes placed by our amazing sherpa team and without such a dedicated support team this opportunity would never have become a reality. To stand shoulder to shoulder with my friend @rob_lucas_mountaineering and Dorjee Glygen was beyond any aspiration I could have had when I left home. As I process what the last 5 weeks have held I’ll post my thoughts from the expedition. Until then look out for TFTT on the @thecoolconversations podcast which records the summit push on the mountain as it unfolded!! For now THANK YOU everyone for following and for the support and love you have given!! #K2 #Pakistan #Climb #adventure #meaning #life #challenge #8000m #trek #Concordia #Karakoram #K2basecamp #journey #iceclimbing #Getitdone - Sponsors - @adventurebase @thenorthfaceuk @lasportivauk @lyonequipment @crudecoffeeroasters @torqfitness @landrover @landrover_uk @factionskis @evileye.eyewear ... - Supporters - @panorama_lodge_namche @thepavilionshimalayas @mission.U.K. @thecoolconversations @fatmap_official @vidrate @lynwoodandco @ifit @mounteverestofficial @everestexperts @mountain_planet @planetmountain @14mount8000
K2 summit!! 06.00 on a Wednesday 28th July. Not K2 summit!! 06.00 on a Wednesday 28th July. Not a breath of wind or a cloud in the sky….the perfect day! Thank you to EVERYONE that made this possible!! Now all Sherpa, Pakistani staff and member safe at Camp 4 #K2 #Pakistan #Climb #adventure #meaning #life #challenge #8000m #trek #Concordia #Karakoram #K2basecamp #journey #iceclimbing #Getitdone - Sponsors - @adventurebase @thenorthfaceuk @lasportivauk @lyonequipment @crudecoffeeroasters @torqfitness @landrover @landrover_uk @factionskis @evileye.eyewear ... - Supporters - @panorama_lodge_namche @thepavilionshimalayas @mission.U.K. @thecoolconversations @fatmap_official @vidrate @lynwoodandco @ifit @mounteverestofficial @everestexperts @mountain_planet @planetmountain @14mount8000
We’ve made Camp 3! I won’t lie it was an effo We’ve made Camp 3! I won’t lie it was an effort to get up here today. Nearly 700m of shattered rock followed by a soul destroying 300m of never ending snow. Here @mountexpeds struggles up the last 50m into camp with a heavy load!! The forecast looks amazing and our stella sherpa team have fixed high above Camp 4. It’s all to play for….. #K2 #Pakistan #Climb #adventure #meaning #life #challenge #8000m #trek #Concordia #Karakoram #K2basecamp #journey #iceclimbing #Getitdone - Sponsors - @adventurebase @thenorthfaceuk @lasportivauk @lyonequipment @crudecoffeeroasters @torqfitness @landrover @landrover_uk @factionskis @evileye.eyewear ... - Supporters - @panorama_lodge_namche @thepavilionshimalayas @mission.U.K. @thecoolconversations @fatmap_official @vidrate @lynwoodandco @ifit @mounteverestofficial @everestexperts @mountain_planet @planetmountain @14mount8000
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@_MattWeale @AdventureBase Great stuff Matt
2 days ago
@calmandfearless @FCDOGovUK Crap…just shows yet more lack of care and understanding from our government
2 days ago
RT @lyonequipment: @KentonCool is currently touring the UK on his #EveresttheCoolWay tour, tickets are on sale now https://t.co/VEKeoYvBh1…
4 days ago
Lovely obituary by Simon Richardson on the legendary mountaineer Rick Allen who died this summer on K2. @simrich99… https://t.co/MNqV0xePES
5 days ago
@alinashigri Wow
9 days ago
RT @SidetrackedMag: Ama Dablam: A Climbers’ Guide https://t.co/pQ8Zkwof7b @ExplorersWeb // @KentonCool
9 days ago
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