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Xtreme Everest 2

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Xtreme Everest 2 - two MiPNet Laboratories collaborate in the expedition Xtreme Everest 2 (2013)


General Information

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High-resolution respirometry in two labs:

  • Kathmandu (KTM): 1,400 m (March 03 to 15)
  • Everest Base Camp (EBC): 5,300 m (March 14 to May)

Track record

  • 2013-03-01: The teams fly from London and Innsbruck/Munich to Kathmandu (KTM).
  • 2013-03-02: Arrival in KTM, where the equipment is unpacked at Summit Hotel.
  • 2013-03-03: The two O2k are set up in the general lab: Sensor service, sensor test, calibration, instrumental background.
  • 2013-03-04: Alex and James fly to Lucla to start the ascent towards Everest Base Camp (EBC). The first Sherpa volunteers come into the KTM lab. Another series of O2k performance tests.