Corell calls in to report the team has moved up to Camp 3! Getting to Camp 3 is always an exciting and somewhat pivotal point of the expedition. Many climbers congregate here (there is likely somewhere around 200 people at this camp right now) as they wait for their opportunity to move to High Camp and then make their summit bid. Teams will do their best to spend as little as possible at High Camp. Here you have great views out towards Mount Foraker (Sultana) and above you the fixed lines rise up to the 16 Ridge, named for its elevation of 16,200′ (4937m). This is a fun time for teams to mingle and meet people from all over the world, different walks of life, and often some pretty legendary folks as well.
A 2021 team looking down on Camp 3 from the approach to the fixed lines
Here’s Corell:
So glad to hear it’s going well and the weather is cooperating. Everyone here is asking about the trip – so happy to report it’s going well!!!!
Great hearing your voice Corell and very great to hear that the good weather is holding. Everyone sends their love. Thurston is in Biarritz now and Philip and Alee are off to SF tomorrow.