Friday, June 26, 2009

June 23 report from Barafu Camp (delayed)


15,206 feet

We are sleeping well above the clouds at Barafu camp tonight. All climbs to the summit pass through Barafu.

We had another great meal, however had no appetite to appreciate it. We have spent several nights sleeping around 13,000 feet. Tonight is by far the highest altitude that we have slept at. Cross our fingers.

The plan is to get up at 4:30 am and leave by 5:30 am for the summit, which is nominally a 6-7 hour journey.

I don’t expect that we will sleep well tonight. It is much colder at this higher altitude and the anticipation and anxiety might make a good night’s sleep unachievable.

Kevin, Michelle, Brian & Allison

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