Heidi and her crew made a carry to about 10,200' yesterday and packed up camp to move to Camp 2 at 11,200' today. The weather was a mixed bag, and was pretty chilly, but they've been spoiled by warm temps for the last couple of days, so they pushed on through.
Everyone is doing well and moving right along. tomorrow is an easy day, when they will drop back down to 10,200' and pick up their cache of supplies that they buried in the snow yesterday. They dig a deep pit and bury all their food and supplies, so the ravens (sky rats) can't dig up their kit. Ravens are pretty tenacious in th Alaska Range and will dig down two feet or more to get at climbers' goodies.
Camp 2 is located in a bowl with stunning views of Mount Foraker and Kahiltna Dome. This particular camp catches some truly sublime evening light and bathes the climbers in pink and orange alpenglow.
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4 comments:
Hello Zach I am glad your expediton is going well! The photo posted at base camp is awe inspring. Love Dad
Hey Tom,
Seems that you are on the trip of a lifetime!! It sounds wonderful, what an adventure. We are really enjoying following your journey (thanks Todd). Our wish for you...may your climb be safe and joyful and may your nights be filled with peace. I'm sending you Reiki... We love you.
Peace and Joy
Patsy and John
Hey Tom
We are watching for you. Aileen keeps asking Where's Waldo. Be safe Happy hiking. We love you
John, Phil, Aileen and Tyler too.
Hey Tom - You are doing it! Please cooperate and pose for a picture at the top, this is so cool. Remember you are climbing for us too! Todd, take good care of our boy, he has many more adventures to go. And Tom, don't over think it. Tommie is sending kisses and I'm sending hugs - Love you - Colleen
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