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Safe at High Camp

5/25/2012

 
We kicked off our day yesterday at about 10 a.m. carrying monster packs weighing around 55 to 60 pounds or more so it was pretty crazy. We managed to climb up the Headwall to the West Buttress (up to approx. 16,200) and then the rest of the way to 17,200 along a very narrow ridge. It was absolutely amazing but extremely hard. In fact, finally made it into High Camp around 7 or 8 at night in the middle of a storm where we were happy to hunker down in our tents at around 17,500 ft. Thankfully, we are safe and happy in our tents -- well, actually happy is something else as these tents are very, very small and there are three of us to a tent. You can't move a fingertip without disturbing the others in the tent which is kinda interesting. The other thing is that it is frightfully cold and while the close quarters keep us warm, the inside of the tents are completely iced up and then it starts to "rain." Now we just have to wait and see... we are hanging out, drinking hot drinks, and waiting for the weather to go. Then we will have a shot at the summit. It actually looks quite positive -- we are just waiting for the weather report to come in. If the weather is good, we could be up tomorrow and then we will head directly down to 14 camp (14,000 ft) where we would have a break before heading down to Base Camp. Cross the fingers -- we'll be back down in a couple of days!
Warren
5/25/2012 12:50:52 pm

Awesome effort! Good luck for the summit. Bhp sends his regards

the Browns
5/25/2012 12:54:45 pm

Adam, and your team, good luck with a nice weather change and a quick walk in the park to the summit of 'the BIG ONE' and back down the hill at a safe pace. We wish you the security of God's Speed and protection, try and keep your chin up Mate you sound like you are so close to your goal, your preperation will get you there soon, by for now look forward to hearing from you again in the near future with the great news

Shannon and Dale
5/25/2012 02:37:19 pm

Super excited for you - but...
Safety First!
Team Quokka awaits your return with all fingers and toes intact...
:-)

Barb Hamm
5/25/2012 04:14:28 pm

Continuing to follow your progress, Adam, with the words from Psalm 121..."I lift up my eyes to the hills...My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth...He will not let your foot slip...The LORD watches over you..." Enjoy the view for us all!


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