April 27, 2015
High camp at 12,000+ feet on the Russell Glacier. (Photo: Tom Allred)
IMG lead guide Austin Shannon reported in from Mt. Bona over the weekend and again this morning. Here is a recap:
- On Saturday the 25th the team called in after a carry to the site of Camp 1 at 10,300 feet. Austin reported that it was cold at night, as low as -15F, but beautiful and warm during the day’s carry.
- On Sunday the 26th the team called in at 3:30 pm their time, having moved up and just finished setting up Camp 1. Their intention was to make a carry to camp 2 at 12,200 feet tomorrow (Monday).
- This morning, Monday the 27th, Austin called to check in and reported it was snowing in camp today. They will take a rest day today, then try for a carry tomorrow to Camp 2 when the weather improves. The weather forecast looks better for tomorrow, so we’ll wish them luck!
Austin says the entire team is climbing well and feeling good and all are motivated. Sounds like the perfect recipe for success.
George Dunn