Friday, October 13, 2006

Next Steps

Tim well done getting the expedition Blog set up, I feel we have now passed a significant milestone...

So where are we:
Following my initial mail out to likely candidates, I feel we are now starting to hone in on the movers & shakers:

In for the moment
Mr Tim Barlow
Mr James Mawson
Mr Tom Chapman
Mr Pete Stumcke

On the fence
Mr Ben Potter is still in consultation with his wife, Lisa, as to the risks involved

Out
Our good friend Mr Nick Schutz has declined (for the moment)

Next Steps
I am going to speak to 2 companies offering packages for the treck and get an idea on schedule, dates and prices. Armed with this information we should then be able to start making some firm commitments

In terms of Schedule I know Tom and James M are keen to opt for an extended trip rather than a 3 day rush job. With this in mind I think a few days dedicated to Alpine training / acclimatisation before the big push is the way forward. James M I know you are keen to look into the options of driving to Chamonix so will factor that option in as well. Anything other requirements let me know.

Will get back to you in the next few weeks with packages and prices and will then look for some more solid commitment from the team. In my mind we want to have this pretty much sorted by close of the year.

That’s it
James