Today we have an appointment with the rangers at their station at 0830 in the morning. We need to arrive 30 minutes early to pay the remainder of our climbing fee - $200 per person. The rangers meet with all teams prior to the climb. They will go over the map, show us the route, point out any objective dangers such as cravasses and possible avalanche spots. They will also point out the usual location of the camps. This is a very busy mountain with many mountaineers on it all at the same time so as a result the rangers implement rules to keep people safe and the mountain clean.
After after our meeting we will stop off for breakfast at the café on our way back to TAT. Once we have organize our gear if the weather permits we will fly onto base camp - approx. 40 minute flight. Base camp is set at 2200m (7,200ft) on the Southeast fork of the Kalhitna Glacier. Here we will stash 3 days worth of food in case our flight out is delayed after the expedition.
We will
Depending on how we feel and what time we arrive at base camp we can either stay and make camp here or we can head up to camp 1. Base camp – 7200’ (2190m)
Camp 1 – 7900’ (2400m). Distance 5.5 miles – 8.8 km. Descend 690’ (210m) then up to camp one 1400’. Camp 1 is located at the bottom of ski hill.
After after our meeting we will stop off for breakfast at the café on our way back to TAT. Once we have organize our gear if the weather permits we will fly onto base camp - approx. 40 minute flight. Base camp is set at 2200m (7,200ft) on the Southeast fork of the Kalhitna Glacier. Here we will stash 3 days worth of food in case our flight out is delayed after the expedition.
We will
Depending on how we feel and what time we arrive at base camp we can either stay and make camp here or we can head up to camp 1. Base camp – 7200’ (2190m)
Camp 1 – 7900’ (2400m). Distance 5.5 miles – 8.8 km. Descend 690’ (210m) then up to camp one 1400’. Camp 1 is located at the bottom of ski hill.
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