The TODO list went down by one item today as I figured out a camera worthy of the summit attempt which I hopefully won't resent the size and weight of during it. Step forwards the Panasonic GF1 with an appropriate nod to the forum thread on which camera to take to altitude.
However still to do:
- Visa. This should take a couple of days. I'll need to get passport photos this weekend.
- Flesh out my kit list. The risky items are sorted now (boots, sleeping bag, crampons, ice axe, rucksack) so now it's into getting numerous pairs of gloves (chances are I will lose at least one pair and they aren't much use when they're wet), carabiners, prussic loops, dry bags and various bits and pieces that will make it harder and harder to make the 20kg weight limit.
This is the bit where I am plagued by my pathological need to over prepare and be ready for every emergency and tormented by my inability to do so within the weight constraints I am under. But, as Barbie says, shopping is fun and it's a chance to buy cool toys.
As a side note: today, I came into work and it was one of those days where I was very proud of my employer. It was one of those occasions where you get to do the right thing and feel good about it. It was also the day where I was supposed to take it easy in the gym as penance for the exuberance of the previous two days. What I did not expect was doing 10km on the rowing machine (albeit 6 mins shy of my record).
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