Day 6 - Move to Low Camp (2,850 mtrs)

Unusually for an expedition, but as usual for here, we have a rather lazy morning packing our gear for the mountain. We are taking sleds only as far as Low Camp which seems a little strange but in fact you tend to spend time there waiting for good weather so it is nice to have more of your gear there which you then leave behind when you head up the mountain and only have your backpack. 

Getting our equipment ready at VBC

Waking up towards the main ridge

Rest stop

The trek is pretty gentle but it is pretty hot although given the slower speed I am wearing two layers this time but again zipped a long way down. There are some great views as we start to gain some altitude and can see more of the terrain around us.

 

Whilst most of the day is spent dealing with the blazing sun, we get a reminder of how quick the weather can change here when in a matter of minutes low clouds fill the valley for a while and then clear up again in a few minutes.

Back to a clear sky with camp just up ahead

We make camp in just under 5 hours at about 7pm and spend the next hour setting things up - clearing space, erecting tents etc. The rest of the evening is in the mess tent chatting, dinner etc. 

We go to bed and sleep late as we are not getting up until about 11am tomorrow as that is when the sun comes out from round the mountain. 

Food:

Pancakes

Bread, cheese, salami and avocado
Meatballs and pasta