Heidi left a message to say that she, David and Claudio made a carry to Camp 2, also known as Helicopter Camp (for the remains of a crashed chopper, just above camp). Everybody did great and they are moving well, despite eating like kings.
It appears that the old theory of the "High Altitude Weight Loss Program" is not in application on this trip! Heidi said they ate pancakes with hashbrowns and bacon fro breakfast. After making their Carry our friend Jacob Schmitz treated them to pizza for lunch, and they washed all that down with a "Thanksgiving Dinner" of stuffing, followed by a cheesecake dessert... Wow. Heidi was not certain they were working hard enough to justify that caloric intake.
The weather was absolutely wonderful today, without a breath of wind. One of our other teams reached the summit this morning and radioed this crew with the good news.
Saul is back in Mendoza and headed home shortly.
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You're gonna come back from the mountain fatter than when you left! I think you need a heavier pack.
ReplyDeleteDavid
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about Saul having to return home. You don't have a good track record of hiking with men. You'll have to stick with me. Sounds like things are going great for you though. keep healthy.
Love Gwen
Hi Dad,
ReplyDeleteI am also sorry to hear Saul had to go home. Good luck to you, Claudio, and Heidi on the rest of the trek. I hope you are having a good time. Miss you.
Also Norma says "Bon courage!!".
Love you lots
YFD Beth
Where are the updates?!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work :)
Love Beth