Ac – Summit attempt
The Grand Traverse
Received news last night from our logistics crew that 2 members of the team are on their way down. This means that there will be 5 climbers inching their way up to the summit (6959m) today unless someone has decided to remain at Berlin.
This morning’s route will cross the Grand Travers and up to a daunting feature know as the Canaleta, a 200 vertical meter gateway to the summit. From ‘Freeze Frame’ – ‘It is a frightfully steep passage of rock and shale…on the map, written in bold, red ink, it states ‘cuidado’ (warning). It is definitely the crux of the climb and it hits your right at the end, when you are at your most vulnerable’.
Weather still looks ok from the forecast with a 15km/h wind this morning. Clouds moving in this afternoon.
Berlin Camp
Early morning departure
View of summit pyramid
Climbing gear
Tags: Canaleta, Grand Traverse
Hey Guys, all the best for the summit!! We wish you luck, for those that can not summit, there will be a next time so no worries, look forward to the tales of the trip!!! 🙂
hi guys
thinking of you all the time- thumbs up so far-prayed for you guys last night- go get her(Ac) guys-Rose how are you doing-girl-surviving amongst the men?
All the best for everybody!
For those who did not make it – everything that happens has a reason. Hou die blink kant bo.
Hello Sean – Have been thinking of you and the crew all day yesterday and today and hoping and hoping that all goes well. We’re all in a state of suspense and panting for news. Go well,and carefully, with love and masses of thoughts.