RMI Guide Alex Barber Ready for Climbing After Long Weather Wait
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It's been awhile here at Annapurna Base Camp waiting out the bad weather. Today dawned clear and warm which sent the mountain into an impressive cycle of purging excessive snow as shown in the photo below.
The forecast is showing a period of reasonably stable weather. The next few days will be clear but windy. As the winds subside on the 22nd the snow returns the 24th. Currently my plan is to head directly to Camp 2 tomorrow with two Sherpa mountain guides. We're going to attempt to break the route in all the way to Camp 4 over the next three days. The western climbers associated with these Sherpas will be following us up one day behind, eyeing the 23rd for a possible summit attempt. I'm skeptical that the 23rd will remain stable and/or that the conditions (deep snow) will allow a summit. Either way, I need more time spent up high, see the route past C2 (see photos below). And also, I just feel the need to stretch my legs and do some climbing after this long wait at BC.
RMI Guide Alex Barber
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I’m glad the weather is giving, even a little. And good you are following you plans and instincts—not get in a hurry for the summit because someone else is. Always follow your gut instincts, they are a life saver.
Can’t wait to see the summit photos/selfies. LOL. Be safe.
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