Phil Ershler guiding on upper Vinson (photo: Jason Tanguay)
December 4, 2016
Guess that’s why they call them ‘forecasts’. Weather didn’t want to cooperate yesterday. Mike and team headed up, but it soon became obvious that discretion was the better part of valor. They made a 180 degree turn and got back to get tucked in at high camp and wait.
‘Forecast’ calls for a break soon, so now it’s a matter of being patient and ready to go when the break comes.
Mike called in at 12 noon, Seattle time on Sunday. No one is moving anywhere today. Winds are high and snow is blowing. The team is fine and dug in at high camp with plenty of food and fuel. Forecasts still call for clearing soon. Tomorrow would be just fine.
We’ll let you know when we know.
Phil Ershler