The team is holding tight at Camp 2 (11,000 ft / 3,353 m) today after nearly two feet of fresh snow fell in just a few hours. Heavy snowfall blanketed the tents and buried gear lines, making movement on the glacier slow and risky. With visibility low and avalanche hazard elevated, the crew made the smart call to stay put, rest up, and let the weather pass.

The good news? The forecast is finally starting to turn. With a more stable pattern setting in, the team is looking forward to making a move up Motorcycle Hill and Squirrel Hill tomorrow, en route to 14 Camp (14,200 ft / 4,328 m). Spirits are high and everyone’s stoked to get back on the move as they enter one of the most scenic and dramatic sections of the West Buttress route. Tap the recording link below to hear the live update:

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