RMI Guide Alex Barber Back to Annapurna Base Camp
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Yesterday, April 4th, I descended back to Annapurna Base Camp from Camp 2. In total I spent one night at C1 and two nights at C2. The route into C2 was, at times, waist deep powder snow and it's even deeper above. So for now Camp 3 is inaccessible. Less afternoon snow storms and more sunny days to consolidate the sugar snow will be required before I can push higher. Unfortunately, the forecast for the next couple of days is for heavy falls (20-30") of snow above 18,000 ft. After that, it looks like we might have a clearing trend.
I've attached four pictures. The first shows the route from BC to Camp 1 (note the two climbers at the base of the route). The second photo shows the route from C1 to C2 and then the route continuing from C2 to C3, the third is my tent and equipment at C2, and the fourth is a view up the mountain from C2. This is a awe inspiring and beautiful mountain!
Today in Base camp a herd of wild sheep stopped by and there are rumors of some type of bobcat roaming around as well. For now I'm sitting out stormy weather and looking for my next window to get back onto the mountain.
RMI Guide Alex Barber
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Comments (3)
Hope the weather is favorable for the rest of the climb.
Posted by: Gerri Seaton on
Larry Seaton - we are praying for your safety and the safety of your team mates.
What an adventure you are having and I’m sure you will have many exciting stories to tell us.
Love, Mom
Posted by: Gerri Seaton on
Those photos are just fricking awesome. What a beautiful mountain—and, yes, I am jealous of you. The climb sounds like a battle to be fought but the victory will be sugary sweet.
Thank you for the inspiration. Safe travels.
Posted by: Mary on