Acclimatization at Camp 2: Active Rest and Beautiful Views
The Madison Mountaineering K2 expedition team has settled into Camp 2 (6700m/21,980ft). The team plans to take advantage of the good weather by continuing to acclimatize before heading back to base camp (4968m/16,300ft) to conclude the first rotation. Expedition guide, Terray Sylvester, checks in with today’s dispatch from K2:
Hello! This is Terray calling in for the 2022 Madison Mountaineering K2 expedition – it’s Monday, July 4th.
Today our team had a great climb from Camp 1 (6065m/19,900ft) to Camp 2 (6700m/21,980ft) here on K2. We’re at about 6,600 meters – the weather is fantastic, very clear! We had great views of the Baltoro Glacier system, Masherbrum, Broad Peak, and all the other famous mountains around us. Tomorrow our plan is to take an active rest day – we’ll hike up to the base of the Black Pyramid and then descend back to camp and relax in our tents. The following day we’ll descend down to base camp (4968m/16,300ft).
So, all is well and we will be in touch!
One of our tents in Camp 2.
Guide, Cacho Beiza approaching Camp 1.
Sirdar and guide, Aang Phurba Sherpa approaching Camp 2 with climber Nelly Attar.
Climber Nelly Attar in Camp 2.
First light on the north pyramid of Broad Peak – seen from Camp 1.
In addition to these expedition dispatches, you can also follow our teams as they make their attempts on the world’s most formidable mountains on:
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Awesome pictures! Nice work and stay safe Madison Mountaineering team!!