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Vinson Massif: Hahn & Team Cruise into High Camp

Today was just right for moving. We were up and getting ready shortly after the ten thirty sun hit the tents. Launch time was 12:50 PM and with perfect conditions, we made steady and excellent progress. Certainly the 2,000 vertical feet of the fixed lines were still difficult with heavy packs, but we had the benefit of being on familiar ground. We cruised into High Camp at 6 PM, still feeling strong, but also noticing just how much colder it is up around 12,300 ft. We dressed up and built camp, got stoves going and sat down out in the sunshine for dinner. The views from here are other-worldly, with ice stretching beyond the visible horizon in any direction and mountains rising to ridiculously sharp summits all around. The teams we waited with at Union Glacier all hit the summit today and we greeted them each with a “congratulations” and a fist bump when they rolled into camp on their return. Perhaps we’ll get as lucky tomorrow. We will be ready. Best Regards RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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Hi Steve,

How cool is this that I get to write you a little note.  I have been thinking about you and what an amazing experience you must be having.  I’m looking forward to hearing about it when you get home.  Be Safe!!!  I’ll tell mom about this web sight.  We love you!!!  Joke: What do you call a cold ghost?
A: casp-burr!
Stay Warm!!!

Posted by: Allison Gibbons on

Steve,
We are praying for you and your team. We hope that today will be the day. Be safe and enjoy this special time. We will be anxious to see you upon your return.
Best to you. Jack and Camille

Posted by: Jack and Camille on

It’s showtime!  Climb strong

Posted by: Les Z on

The best of the luck tomorrow with a great weather, hope all make to the summit .
Sue remember the journey is better than the destination!!!
Be safe

Posted by: Sandra E on

Thanks for the Birthday Surprise Steve! I actually had my phone right by me, but our grandkids were having so much fun and making so much noise we didn’t hear it. It was great to hear your message and we all cheered when we heard that you had made it to High Camp. We are all hoping you can bag the summit tomorrow, it will be that much sooner that we can all see you, and hear all about it! Wished I had not missed the call, made me cry. Tell Dave thanks, to hear your voice on my birthday was wonderful! Love Vickie

Posted by: Vickie Butterfield on

Poised for the summit! Good luck tomorrow Sue and the others. Be safe!

Posted by: Norm Symonds on

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