Alan Hinkes Makalu Diary - a fascinating account of 8000 metre climbing

Wednesday 9th June 1999
Alan dodges hotel blaze just before leaving for home!!

28th May 1999
Makalu Summit Account - Alan describes his summit bid

******25th May 1999******
Latest News From Makalu - Alan summits to break records - Makalu makes it 11

Saturday 15th May 1999
The MAKALU Diaries part six - Alan's summit attempt gets closer

Friday 7 May 1999
The MAKALU Diaries part five - Alan gets to high camp

Sunday 2 May 1999
The MAKALU Diaries part four - Tragedy for Danes on the descent

Monday 26th April 1999
The MAKALU Diaries part three - Alan returns to Makalu base camp

Tueday 20 April 1999
The MAKALU Diaries part two - Illness delays the Makalu climb

Sunday 4 April 1999
The MAKALU Diaries part one - Alan reports from Kathmandu

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