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After having some of the most productive days ever in the mountains, I am now back in Dingboche (14,300 ft).  On Friday, May 10th I cruised up to camp 2 and am excited to say I’m back to Sherpa speeds.  Either the Hypoxico training is making me really strong, or well, ummmmhh.   Because a weather front was supposed to come in, I was very motivated on the 11th and 12th.  On the 11th I carried 1 oxygen bottle and some other gear to Camp 3 before cruising back to C2.  Our Camp 3 is a little low at around 7300 meters (23,950 ft) but I think it should work out ok. On the 12th I was very ambitious and carried to C3 again.  I continued on past the top camp; nearly to the famous yellow band (rock strip) and I probably made it to 7650 m (25,200 ft), which I’m really excited about.  I was planning on returning to camp 2 that night but as I was reaching our camp 3 Constantin had just arrived. He’s been having stomach problems so I didn’t expect he would make it.  With the extra gear we managed to sleep a decent night at Camp 3. Early on the 13th I began one long descent from C3 that found me at BC at 9 am and then in Dugla by 3 pm. All in all I descended about 9000 m and ended with a great night of sleep.  I’m planning on staying here or Pheriche for 2 days of rest before heading back up to BC.  As of now, weather permitting, May 20-22 look very promising as a potential summit day. 

Thanks for following along.  Your support is great. Cheers,Brian

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