The May 9th team took another weather day at Camp 2 today, holding tight as conditions continue to keep movement on the route limited. The plan remains the same: move up to 14 Camp as soon as the weather allows.

Weather days at Camp 2 are starting to feel familiar for the team at this point, but they’re far from wasted time. At 11,200 feet, every additional day spent at this elevation is another opportunity for the body to acclimatize before pushing higher. The route between Camp 2 and 14 Camp is one of the more demanding stretches of the West Buttress, climbing through Windy Corner and topping out at 14,200 feet, so going into that move with strong acclimatization and full energy reserves is a real advantage.

The team is staying in good shape, eating well, hydrating, and resting up for the next opportunity to climb. With their cache already in place higher up the route, they’re well-positioned to move efficiently when the window finally opens. For now, it’s another patient day on the mountain, with eyes on the forecast and hopes that the next break in the weather brings the chance to make the long-awaited move up to 14.

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