Dispatch 7: Moving On Up
May 9th 2008BrianHypoxico Systems & Lhotse Climb, 2008
After spending 4 nights at Base Camp, Brian is moving up to Camp 2 where he plans to spend 4-5 nights. During his trip up, he’ll touch Camp 4 (25,700 ft) and stay one night at Camp 3 (23,600 ft). After which he’ll descend to Deboche (12,70o ft) for a bit before making his summit push around May 20-22. The rope doctors have the green flag to move beyond C2 and should have the ropes fixed to the summit by May 17.
I passed along recent blog comments and Brian asked that I tell friends and family “Hello”. He’s doing phenomenal at altitude, eating at least 20% more than other expedition members and ready to tackle the Ice Fall for the 3rd time. Now that satellite phones are permitted, we hope to get a call in another few days.
Enjoy the pictures!
4 Comments »
Nikki Werschky on 09 May 2008 at 8:22 pm #
Amazing news! With the rope situation being completed hopefully you’re free to be the kick ass climber you are–and Lhotse/ Everest can handle you because you’re going to ROCK IT! Don’t try to defeat the beast because the beast is you!!! Climb on… Climb on…Climb on!!!
Nikki
Rachel on 10 May 2008 at 3:43 pm #
still watching from costa rica! good luck!! had and bastorma lately? sounds pretty appropriate about now…!
Katie on 10 May 2008 at 10:31 pm #
Great pictures, looks like lots of fun.
sheshers on 12 May 2008 at 7:42 pm #
Thanks Halle for keeping us informed you are the Best
Love Aunt Sheshers