December 5, 2015
Mt. Shinn – 3rd highest peak on the continent
Mike’s report from the Ice on Friday was that the team made the big push up to C2 (high camp). Heck of a job by everyone. The route from C1 to C2 involves a couple thousand linear feet of fixed rope. It’s not an easy day but all made the trip up in good style. Weather remains clear, seriously cold (-40F) but relatively calm. We’ll wait to hear whether they decided to take a rest day today or tried to make their summit push. Mike, Josh and the team will try to make honest evaluations regarding how they’re feeling, consider the current weather and forecast and make the best decision possible.
Let’s keep wishing them luck. They’re right where they should be and ready to go when the time’s right.
Phil Ershler