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Camp III's a charm for Berg's Everest
10:08 a.m. EDT Oct 7, 2003
Berg Adventures has advanced to Camp III, 7100m; the whole team. “Brad and I were just sort of hootin’ and hollerin’ that we were actually here.” This is a crucial step towards acclimatization and a final summit push. By spending the night up in Camp III, the team should be ready to make a summit push on their next trip up.
Wally reports in that most of the team does have headaches, but that is not at all uncommon – a little bit of food, some water, and a little bit of rest will no doubt help. Camp III is a ledge cut out into the steep Lhotse Face, offering one of the best front-door tent views in the entire world – be sure to check out the video on Everest Web TV. Also be sure to clip in when using the loo at night - or by the time you start zipping up you'll be in Camp II via the quick way.
The team may or may not spend an additional night in Camp III. However, after their stay there is done, it’s down to Base Camp and even further. The idea is to get below 5400m, down into the valley and let the body rest and recover in the thick air. With all the time Wally’s team has spent up high, the body starts to get tired, breakdown, and even a bit sick.
Once they’ve spent some time in the valley recovering, they return to Base Camp and wait until the weather looks right and then it’s on!
Berg Adventures has the only South Side expedition this fall. They have a real challenge ahead of them these upcoming weeks having to fix and prepare Everest entirely by themselves. One of the expedition members, Maegan Carney plans to ski down from the summit.
ExplorersWeb archive image of a 'room with a view' - Camp III, 7000m.
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