Sorry for the delay in posting info for this climb, I had some technical difficulties on this end. They are all doing great and are at Camp 2 at 11,000 ft now.
They flew in on Monday as scheduled and left for Camp 1 early that next morning. They were in camp 1 before the sun really warmed things up for the day, and got a good nap that afternoon before waking up for dinner.
On Wednesday they got up pretty early again and moved up to 9,800 ft which we call camp 1 1/2. It's a camp we sometimes like to use in between the standard Camp 1 and Camp 2.
Today they moved up to the normal Camp 2 at 11,000 ft.
Here's a call from Gabriel, he get's cut off at the end, but that is typical for Satellite phones.
KC, So relieved to see an update on your whereabouts. Sounds like the weather is holding up and so far you and your team are trudging upward and onward!
ReplyDeleteThe savages and I attended the block party. The same pitiful neighborhood band supplied recognizable hits from the 80's. Bounce houses kept the kiddos busy as parents ate and chatted. B & E claim to have exceeded the 8 second time on the mechanical bull (new this year.) I enjoyed it completely and you would probably have preferred sleeping on a glacier than to endure the boring drone of gossip.
Speaking of frigid temps and high altitudes, have you considered a new hobby yet? I saw on the community website that adult kickball is really making a comeback.
We love you completely,
Ash
Hi George and Ben
ReplyDeleteHope you are both feeling fit and well.We have lovely sunshine and heat here so I am thinking on the contrast you must be experiencing there. Everyone is keen to know how you are doing and sends there good wishes. Keep going and we will see you soon.
Love from Penny and Mark