The team is doing great and climbed up to over 16,000 ft today on a ridge that leads up to high camp before descending back down to 14,200ft. This is some of the steepest and most beautiful terrain on the West Buttress route, ascending a steep face where there is a fixed line for additional security for the climbers. Today’s goal was to cache a little bit of food and fuel for their move to high camp, and to get a bit of acclimatization to the thin air. They are planning to take a rest day tomorrow at the 14,200 ft camp and then move on up to high camp as soon as the weather looks good.
Here’s Eric calling in.
Good news this morning. Eric thank you for your report.
Hi Rich and your team, it is exciting to hear the progress on a kinda daily basis. I hope the steps today the 20th were as planned, Then your goal for 21st and 22nd will have the best weather. I will be thinking of ya’ll. 🙂 love to all Mom
Get “high” …
Listening enthralled and enjoying your moments with you all ..
One in front of the other and attention to detail!
Look forward to pictures …
You seem to be making great progress! We are climbing with you…in spirit! Be safe and enjoy!!!
Love and warmth to all. Kay & Bill