Shishapangma: Team Arrives At Base Camp
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Adam Knoff, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Shishapangma
Elevation: 18,400'
And we're at base camp!
Long day we had today through the plains of Tibet, but it was worth it. After two days acclimating at Driver's Camp, and the preceding three days driving across this vast land, being finally at Shishapangma Base Camp seems like an accomplishment already... And we haven't even started!!! At any rate, the 12 miles over 17,000ft we covered provided incredible views of rustic terrain, but also some headaches and a fight against grapple at mid day. An inch of snow coveted camp upon our arrival, and the light of the moon reflecting on the now cloud free slopes of Shishapangma, seems to also light our desire to climb.
Everyone is in bed now, enjoying a well deserved rest. We're having our puja tomorrow, and we'll dedicate to rest and get used to the new elevation.
Stay tuned,
RMI Guide ElÃas and team
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Comments (3)
Go team!! Capucchino from Better Day yesterday in Wolf’s honor!
Posted by: meme on
Thank you for the vivid descriptions of life climbing. Much love and strength. Jane
Posted by: Jane Knoff on
Glad you all arrived safely at base camp. Wishing everyone safe travels and an adventure of a lifetime. And to Wolf- sending you lots of hugs and kisses, Ich liebe Dich! <3
Posted by: Keyana Kobra on