Team photo in Base Camp
Missing from our team photo is Alan Kearny. From left to right front row is Martin Zabaleta, Carlos Buhler. Back row is Lhakpa Dorje Sherpa, (Sirdar), and our three Sherpa staff members whose names I unfortunately cannot remember.
Martin on the early section of the SW Ridge
We quickly ascended the initial slopes of the SW Ridge.
View to the West from 7000 meters
From about 7000 meters on the SW Ridge of Cho Oyu, one can clearly make out the splendid peaks of the Rowaling Himal. From left to right, Menlungtse, Guarisankar, and lower down to the right, under the horizon ridge, the pyramid of Milarepa.
Martin on the summit of Cho Oyu
Martin holds a Basque Flag on the summit of Cho Oyu. Behind him on his right, one can clearly see the Northwest Face, West Ridge and Southwest Face of Mt. Everest. To its south, one sees the West Face of Lhotse dropping into the Western Cum.
Cho Oyu from near the Nangpa La
The Polish 1986 Southwest Ridge route runs from the summit down to the right.
Southwest Ridge of Cho Oyu
Martin climbs along the SW Ridge on a perfect day at 7000 meters.