February 20, 2013
Camp 1 at 6500 feet. Looking at the mountain with the party’s ascent route on the lower right hand sky line. Camp Muir is located just below the lower dark rock ridge in a saddle.
Lead Guide Austin Shannon called to check in yesterday afternoon and again this morning. The group made it to Camp Muir yesterday in good shape. The weather moved in as they ascended, and it was mostly cloudy and snowing lightly for most of the hike. They climbed up above the clouds before reaching Muir, and Austin reported it was clear and cold at Camp Muir. This morning Austin tells us it is continuing clear and windless, and the group is planning on a full day of training today.
George Dunn