David called last night and left the following update from 14,200 feet. High winds above are keeping the team in camp. The nice thing about getting stick at 14,200' is that it is probably the best altitude on the mountain for acclimatizing. We've found that climbers who spend more time at this camp tend to have a much better go of it up high.
Getting stuck for days at the 17,200' high Camp tends to wear folks down. Even though you are acclimatizing up there as well, your body is deteriorating, and after a period of time, your stay up there becomes a net detriment, rather than a benefit, as it is a few thousand feet lower.
Here's David!
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Great stuff Dave Hooges....
ReplyDeleteHappy climbing for the rest of the expedition.
The weather has also turned here in Melbourne, with the first frosts of winter and snow in the mountains!
Cheers,
David Turner
Have fun! Wish I was there :(
ReplyDeleteJacko
Hurry up mate, they're holding the start of Quality Gate 1 until you get back!
ReplyDeleteGood luck & viel spaß from Bavaria
A dunny with a view?
ReplyDeleteCome back safe and sound Dave we are waiting to hear all about it.