May 20, 2008 - 7:48pm — MountEverest2008
Hundreds Are Off
6400 m
(Camp II) We are ready. Our high altitude gear has been carefully selected, any last minute adjustments have been made, and the team is in go mode. The weather is now of utmost concern- we are slated to leave for Camp III at 6am tomorrow morning, however just minutes ago, the most recent forecast suggested a day delay would be prudent. We are now seeking a forecast from another source- the more information, the better.
Today, as it turns out, was a high traffic day on the Lhotse Face. From Camp II, we could see nearly 200 climbers (inclusive of Sherpa) ascending the face. They looked like little ants in a vertical row- and our team was happy to not be caught up in the logistical challenges that certainly must have been present.
Tonight's an early to bed, early to rise evening. So, I'm off to my tent. With luck, we'll be marching upward before sunrise.
Goodnight...