Even though our faces are not seen well here the best part of this picture is. You can see why they call it an "icefall". In this picture the flow line is visible from its origin on the Lohtse face all the way down the hill where it turns left and passes base camp. If you are able to blow this up you can see most of BC in the lower left corner. The highest mountain (with the dark black face) in the upper center of the photo is Everest! The intended route up will be the right hand side of that dark triangle. Where that dark south rib comes down and meets the iceflow is called the South Col. This will be our high camp at 26,000 feet.
If you check my Spot-tracker activity from today you'll see where I took this photo. A few of us climbed 1200 feet up the opposite side of the valley in order to help with our acclimatization and to get a good look at our adventure.
Tomorrow we'll rest and hopefully head up through this maze in the next few days.
I miss all of you and home but this place is amazing. I was standing in camp looking up at the icefall today when one of my team members quietly said "I just can't take it all in"...... Simple statement but so well said..
So Cool Jon! I am so excited for you!! Been watching closely and I think I goofed leaving a previous comment. Anyway, good luck in the Icefall, but you won't need it!
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a man full of confidence: ) Confidence stems from preparing perfectly...
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love ya uncle jon! amazing pictures! im not sure if you will cross paths but there is a guy named Joby Ogwyn that is up there now attempting to BASE jump from Everest. He was a couple of days behind you but should be in BC. have a great climb! this is what it's all about! the icefall is the fun part : )
ReplyDeleteHi Jon, this is Bob. What a beautiful view!! Stay safe and keep climbing! We love you!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo Jon and thank you for the perspective. Awe inspiring! I can't even imagine what it is like 'for real'! All of my 'homies' are pulling for you and your team! Keep up the great work. Your focus and patience combined with your physical conditioning and skill will seize the day!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so incredibly beautiful but your big sister is missing you like crazy! Hurry and jog up to the summit and then come home. Love and hugs. V~
ReplyDeleteAmazing....rest well and then attack! We all believe in you
ReplyDeleteJon -- My hometown is Cotati, but I've lived in Reno for the past 30+ years. Read about your adventure in the Press Democrat. Will be visiting my 7th continent in 4 weeks (Africa), though I have no desire to climb the 7 highest peaks on each as you are doing! I will, however, see Everest some day -- that has been on the bucket list for years! This photo came thru wonderfully. Thank you so much for posting -- have never seen this angle/perspective, and it is awesome! Be safe. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, especially the Sherpas, during this time. Kim
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