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Team “No Shortcuts” Descends to the Valley

 

Hey there, friends, family, and loved ones,

We had a wonderful summit day and several of us were able to go over and climb Mount Nairimdal as well.
team "no shortcuts" descends to the valley
Nairimdal is a real Butte with Russia in the background 
team "no shortcuts" descends to the valley
No Shortcuts to Top of Mount Khüten 
team "no shortcuts" descends to the valley
Return to high camp!
team "no shortcuts" descends to the valley
Celebrating on Nairimdal or Friendship Peak!
We headed down to basecamp, oxygen good food and  showers. Team is exuberant with our successful expedition.
All our best,
Vern and No Shortcuts!
 

“No Shortcuts” Descends Mount Khüiten

“No Shortcuts” Returns to Basecamp

 

Please note that the call disconnects. The team has returned to basecamp and is feeling great after their summit!

 

“No Shortcuts” Summits Mt Khüiten!

No Shortcuts hunkers down at high camp

 


Hello friends, family and loved ones,

 

We had a windy white out kind of day at high camp. Snowing and blowing lots of sleet little bit of hail and gruaple. Fortunately, Gangamaa is a good cook and we’ve been eating square meals and preparing for tomorrow being clear. Everybody is in good spirits and well rested and much better Acclimatized. We’re thinking of you back home and sending our love. No pictures tonight as they don’t seem to go out well. Sweet dreams.!

All my best,

Vern Tejas

 

The ground support was excellent in the areas of travel, timing, events. My individual goals were met and exceeded, My guide was extremely patient and he is a superb teacher, I feel lucky to have had him as a guide. Our Mongolian liaison was outstanding.

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