John called in last night to report that the team had successfully completed their carry to 13,500', just above Windy Corner. Nick and Ian, the assistant guides, took all of the food and fuel from 13,500' to 14,000'. This will save the team from having to back carry after their move into 14K. The weather has continued to cooperate and they are planning to move to 14,000' today.
Now that they are off of the lower glacier the team's schedule will return to a more standard one. They do not have to worry about the warm daytime temps softening crevasse bridges anymore, instead they are moving into an elevation where staying warm is a bigger concern. On the upper mountain they will travel during the daytime hours to take advantage of the warmth of the sun.
The team also wants Cindy to know that they all miss her!
Hello Nicholas,
ReplyDeleteHappy trails to you and all. I am sorry that one of your members could not make the climb this time. I am glad that she made the right decision without incident.
I am knitting away on your hat thinking about you and your adventure. It will be in the mail upon your return before fish camp.
Take in big breathes of that high mountain air. I can smell the valleys and peaks of glaciated frozen earth.
Take care and enjoy the peace of cooperation.
Mountain Mama