Woensdag 5 januari: Vinson Base naar Low Camp 2200 meter – 2900 meter, afstand: 9 km, 4-6 uur
Team Wilco is woensdagavond aangekomen in Kamp 1, op 2900 meter. Zie hieronder de planning van de route:
The route from Vinson Base to Low Camp follows the gradual rise of the Branscomb Glacier. We leave Vinson Base heading east, then after about 2 miles (3km) swing to the north under the West Face of the mountain. The gentle climb is ideal for pulling sleds allowing us to lighten the loads in our packs. Due to crevasse hazard, we will travel roped together today – and throughout our time on the mountain. We typically leave base camp in the early afternoon to take advantage of the sun and warmest part of the day. Although we have 24 hour daylight and the sun never sets, temperatures plummet whenever we are in the shadow of the mountain. Depending on conditions, we may overnight at Low Camp (elevation 9100 ft/2880 m) or cache equipment and return to Vinson Base.
Afhankelijk van de omstandigheden zal het team donderdag acclimatiseren in Kamp 1, nogmaals de klim naar Kamp 1 ondernemen of al doorklimmen naar Kamp 2 (High Camp). Dat is op dit moment nog onduidelijk. Zo spoedig mogelijk meer!
