Scott at High Camp!
Heather Waller
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6/6/2008 12:00:00 AM
(2:11 pm) Hello All! Scott called this afternoon from the vantage point of 17,000 or High Camp! He left the PDA down at 14' so I'm updating the blog. :) They did great geting up the fixed lines last night and got into camp tired but happy with beautiful views. The bummer is there are lots of people right now at high camp, so there were no pre-made spots with snow walls, etc. So after their tiring climb, they went to work to build the snow walls and posh to make camp. Today is a true rest day, no practicing, or drills. They will be relaxing, listening to music, reading books, or watching movies on their MP3 players. If the weather holds, the summit attempt could be as early as Saturday, however Scott guessed it would be more like Sunday or Monday. He's really in great spirits and happy to be there. I reminded him this is the highest he's ever been (Rainier was the previous high), and he told me he's feeling great, and no AMS. Keep your fingers crossed that the weather will continue to hold for the team!
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