Vinson Expedition: Cifelli & Team High Winds Keep team at High Camp
Sunday, December 1, 2024 - 11:45 am PT
Yesterday we had the most beautiful day, mostly calm, clear skies, warm enough. The strange thing was that it was forecasted that we would have high winds and blowing snow. It wasn’t that the forecast was wrong necessarily, it just got the timing wrong. At around midnight the winds showed up, transporting about half a foot of snow around our tents and in every nook and cranny it could find. Bitter cold, shaking our tents, and making it clear today was no summit day. So instead we woke, winds still howling, and got to work. Building higher walls, clearing the nooks of our gear of snow, and making a high camp breakfast of bacon, eggs, and hash browns. We’ll take another day to recoup, rehydrate, and eat eat eat. Crossing our fingers that tomorrow is our day! Whoever didn’t wish us luck back at home, we blame you entirely.
Till tomorrow!
RMI Guide Dominic Cifelli
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Comments (2)
Liebes Vinson-Team,
Für euren Aufstieg wünsche ich euch eine lange Atempause des Windes, einen Geist, so klar wie die kalte Luft, ein wärmendes Licht und ein liebendes Herz für die Schönheit der Natur um euch.
Ich wünsche euch einen gesunden Gipfelauf- und Abstieg.
Herzliche Grüße zu euch allen und im besonderen für dich, liebe Anja. Von Herzen, Romy
Posted by: Romy Rittweg on
Hey Team,
I don’t know any of you but have done some climbing with RMI. I’m following you all on this Incredible climb and wish you all the Best! Hopefully Mother Nature gives you all the gift of Strength and Endurance and Perfect weather to Stand on Top!!! Climb Strong!!!
Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on