The climbing above Camp 3 gets a bit steeper and more technical. Here is a picture of some climbers climbing up the final 600 ft to the W. Buttress ridge. For this last steep pitch they will clip onto a permanently anchored "fixed line" for additional security. This is one of the more strenuous sections on the route. Everyone did great on the carry yesterday, and they're looking forward to a bit of rest before the final push up to high camp and the summit.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Carrying Loads to 16,200 ft
The team carried a load of food and fuel up to the W. Buttress ridge leading to high camp yesterday to stock their cache and prepare to move on up. It was a windy day (of course) but they got the job done, and will take a well deserved rest/acclimitization day today (Saturday). They may catch some luck with the weather, the forecast is looking OK after this weekend. They'll spend another day or 2 at Camp 3 to get acclimated, and then push on up to high camp, and then to the summit. It can all happen pretty quickly at this point if they get some good weather.
The climbing above Camp 3 gets a bit steeper and more technical. Here is a picture of some climbers climbing up the final 600 ft to the W. Buttress ridge. For this last steep pitch they will clip onto a permanently anchored "fixed line" for additional security. This is one of the more strenuous sections on the route. Everyone did great on the carry yesterday, and they're looking forward to a bit of rest before the final push up to high camp and the summit.
The climbing above Camp 3 gets a bit steeper and more technical. Here is a picture of some climbers climbing up the final 600 ft to the W. Buttress ridge. For this last steep pitch they will clip onto a permanently anchored "fixed line" for additional security. This is one of the more strenuous sections on the route. Everyone did great on the carry yesterday, and they're looking forward to a bit of rest before the final push up to high camp and the summit.
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nice work guys ~ anush! that is terrific news! you just got past the highest peak in the continental U.S.A! woohoo! keep your head up and your eyes open! much luv!
ReplyDeletePascal, keep safe up there , well done so far, best wishes, Ann and Gerald ( Wales )
ReplyDeleteHere in Chile we are excited about the expedition as we follow your steps up this incredible mountain. It would be nice if you posted the feet in meters, as well, for those who live outside of the US!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to everyone!