The June 10th team is spending the night at 14 Camp tonight, with plans to continue their descent down to Basecamp tomorrow night if the weather cooperates.

After their successful summit and the climb back down to 14 Camp, the team is taking a measured approach to the rest of their descent. Rather than rush down the lower glacier, they’re waiting for the right conditions before making the long pull to Basecamp. Traveling the lower glacier in the cold of the night is the smartest approach, since the refrozen snow and firmer snow bridges make for the safest travel across the crevassed terrain. Timing the descent with both good weather and the cold overnight hours sets the team up for a safe final push off the mountain.

In the meantime, 14 Camp is a comfortable place to rest and wait. The team can recover from summit day, refuel, and stay warm while keeping an eye on the forecast. After everything they’ve put in to reach the top and climb back down, a bit of patience here is exactly the right call.

For now, the June 10th team is settled in at 14 Camp, resting up and watching the weather. We’re so proud of everything this team has accomplished, and we’ll be excited to welcome them off the mountain soon!

Life in the cook tent

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