C3 Push

The guys set out for Camp 3 this morning but after a few hours were turned back due to high winds.  They got to about 22,700 ft which is still a good run.  They are now back at camp 2 and will head back down to basecamp tomorrow.  The good news is that Tom was able to join them just now at c2 so he is feeling well enough now to have gone through the icefall, camp 1 and camp 2.  Great news!

The guys/guides will figure out a plan of action once they are back at basecamp but will most likely head down to Namche for some R & R (haha sortof) while this high wind storm plays out.  There have been reports of high winds for the next several days so it might be better to sit it out down below in more "normal" circumstances.  The fixed lines are not to the summit yet (I feel like this is deja vu) and most likely won't be until at least the 13th.  This is still pretty early and very normal for this time of year.  I was able to have a sat phone call with Dave for a few minutes and he sounds good.  He said everyone is healthy and feeling good!