Vinson Massif: Hahn & Team Rest Day at Vinson Base Camp
As planned, we took the day off. Sure enough, it looked like the storm had arrived on the upper mountain. We could see wind sculpted clouds attached to all of the high ridges and peaks, but it wasn’t that bad down at our level. We ate a leisurely breakfast until it was lunch time, then retired to the tents for naps and reading and organizing personal gear. The sun was never at full power but even through the clouds, we could feel it in the tents and so it wasn’t too cold. We got together for a late afternoon snack and then for dinner at close to 9 PM. Two of the other groups chose to move up to Low Camp today and so we’ll have eye witnesses as to actual conditions up there tomorrow when we are trying to decide whether to move up. The forecast isn’t yet calling for the end of the storm, but these typically blow through in a couple of days.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Comments (2)
Hi Dale,
It doesn’t look like Logan down there. I am hoping for a successful climb and safe travels. The best of luck to you and the team.
Thanks,
Ed
Posted by: Ed Heath on
Here’s to a successful climb. Will be following blog through the 14th. With u in spirit!
Marti Smith
Maineville OH
Posted by: Marti Smith on