Yo yo yo!! Surprise I did happen to find wifi in camp 2!! HERE’S THE DAY! I set my alarm for 11:46pm and had a little to-do list of prep before I set off. Things like braid my hair, put my climbing socks on, check I had all of the correct medicine… At 12:30am I pulled … [Read more...] about Day 40 – Summit push day 1!!!
Day 39 – Leaving for real tonight!
Ok now we’re actually leaving!! A little less nervous now, lying in bed, but I know that when I get up for 12:30am breakfast I’ll get the nerves. Be sure to follow my tracker!!! Link is in the blog and on my instagram bio! Thanks for all of the kind comments over here and … [Read more...] about Day 39 – Leaving for real tonight!
Day 38 – MORE BASE CAMP!!
Well the day started right at midnight. I put my climbing socks on (I slept in my climbing clothes), organised some charging and braided my hair. At 12:20 I was about to put my boots on and head out for breakfast with my pack, crampons, harness and helmet, when mum showed me a … [Read more...] about Day 38 – MORE BASE CAMP!!
Not going :(
We have just received new forecast that is showing high winds near the summit and have decided not to go tonight. I told myself that I wanted a clear weather window and so far it isn’t. Last year certain models said the winds would be okay, and others said they would be … [Read more...] about Not going :(
day 37 – LEAVING TONIGHT
Bit of a change of plans!! The weather looks good for the 18th, so we are leaving tonight (1am thursday morning) for my summit push!! Still a few days until the summit! Heading to camp 2 is the first stage! Mum will continue to update the blog 😄 … [Read more...] about day 37 – LEAVING TONIGHT