June 10, 2014
Baranco Camp (Eric Simonson)
IMG Senior Guide, Craig John, was able to call in again today via sat phone. This time from Baranco Camp. Weather was good today and is expected good tomorrow, too. Craig reported that Denise and Dylan had a good day. From 12,500 ft at Shira Camp, up to about 14,500 ft before heading back down to Baranco. ‘Climb high, sleep low’ is an old climbing adage. Why? Because it works. Baranco is at about 13,000 ft. Views are spectacular. Probably my favorite camp on the mountain.
Tomorrow will be excited with a 2 plus hour climb over the Baranco Wall and then traversing into Karanga Camp. So far, all is well.
Phil Ershler