Friday, January 9, 2009

The 6TH PEAK!


Dec 28,2008. On top of Mt. Kosciosko - the highest mountain in the continental Australia.
It's the highest in Oz, but the easiest among the 7 Summits given a friendly altitude (~7300ft) and a nice terrain and mountain condition.
Of course, it's not without the normal challenges - I was bombarded with ~80kph winds, and an incoming rain storm on my first day of attempt (w/c made me abort). 2nd day of attempt was still with the relentless wind, but manageable for me to get on top. whew!
Now what?
I can either climb Carstensz first - w/c means i have to shell out 12000k$ if without sponsors (a more likely scenario), OR - just climb Vinson's of Antarctica to complete the Bass List 7 Summits. And this is already a first for Pinoy!
Maybe climb Carstensz after that - to complete the Messner List 7 Summits.
Let the fate decide.... =)