Alpamayo: Schellens & Team at High Camp
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Hello from High Camp. Today we woke up with the sun hitting our tents at Moraine Camp and not a cloud in sight. We had breakfast and coffee and packed up. This was our first time with crampons and ice tools of the trip. It took a stretch or two but we all fell into a good cadence. Soon we found ourselves nearing the Col but a few steep steps of snow and ice separated us from camp. Though it was difficult with heavy backpacks we all climbed very well up to the Col. Here we finally got our first view of the southwest face of Alpamayo that we will climb. It is perhaps one of the most beautiful mountains I have ever seen and our line is striking and direct. Everyone is very excited for the ascent.
The team did very well today and everyone is happy and healthy. Most likely we will take a rest day tomorrow and climb on Friday.
Thanks for following along with us.
RMI Guide Geoff Schellens and the Alpamayo Team!
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Comments (5)
Wow!!! That is QUITE A MOUNTAIN!!!!! I appreciate the nightly reports so we can follow along with you. The blue skies DO make the mountain look magnificent….ONWARD AND UPWARD!!! Happy climbing! How are the donkeys ??? HEEE HAWWW!!!!!!!
Posted by: Patty Stenderup on
Go Geoff and team!!! Cheering for you all from Ashford. Go guys!
Posted by: elias on
Following you to keep up with my brother Kevin. I know he’s enjoying the climb.
I’m enjoying the claim and the beautiful photo too. Enjoy the rest of the trip. I look forward to hear all about it. Lori & Chuck
Posted by: Lori on
What a view and and what a climb, nice work STENDO!!! Rates are up .90 cents mile!!! JK!!!!!!!’
Posted by: Ben on
Thank you, Mr Schellens for keeping us in touch with you guys. The feeling down here is very exciting and relaxing at the same time, when you give us those good news. Be safe and in shape. God be with you always.
Hugs and kisses my big boy Jesse, Love you!!
Posted by: Luz on