Notes from the Mountain
Posted on June 2nd, 2008 by sarah_hassell
Monday 6/2 at 8:20 AM
Off to high camp in a very scary cable car. It’s beginning to snow.
Off to high camp in a very scary cable car. It’s beginning to snow.
Monday 6/2 at 9:30 AM
Arrive at high camp. Heavy snow.
Monday 6/2 at 11:00 AM
Just never stops (Editor’s note: the snow or the grin?)
Update from Sarah
Temperatures today are harsh with -4 as the high and -6 for the low. Wind chill is about -35 and coming at the guys at 35 mph. I received word this morning that Mike’s Blackberry froze. I’m not sure what communications will be like for updates, but I know that the summit attempt has been pushed to Wednesday/Thursday. The weather looks clear so the team is sitting tight waiting for an opening.
Temperatures today are harsh with -4 as the high and -6 for the low. Wind chill is about -35 and coming at the guys at 35 mph. I received word this morning that Mike’s Blackberry froze. I’m not sure what communications will be like for updates, but I know that the summit attempt has been pushed to Wednesday/Thursday. The weather looks clear so the team is sitting tight waiting for an opening.
Good luck guys! (test comment)
I come to work in the morning extra early in hopes that I will read more of your amazing adventures! You (especially Matty!) guys are incredible, so….”Grit your teeth, because it is a matter of resilience, stamina and energy….”!
Love you guys, I am sending you reeally warm thoughts and lots of love
You both are so amazing this is really and extraordinary
adventure and accomplishment to have come this far.
Hey just sit back and close your eyes and think of sitting in
front of your fireplace nice and toasty, that will warm you up quickly.
love you
Sue
Hi Matt,
We are thinking warm thoughts for you. Have a great time and be careful. Have Fun!
Terran
Hi Matt and Mike,
You’re probably pushing up as we type. Good luck!
Mike and Matt – We have been thinking of you non-stop and wishing you all the warm thoughts we can gather! Good luck and keep moving to keep warm. Take care and keep having fun!!!