Joe just called to report that the team is right on track. Yesterday, they moved camp to 9,500' on the Kahiltna glacier. The visibility opened up in the afternoon and they could take in some of their amazing surroundings.
Today they dropped back to pick up their cache below camp and then carried it all the way to a beautiful camp at 11,200'. This camp is located in a bowl, ringed by huge ice cliffs on one side and the infamous Motorcycle Hill directly above camp. Dark rocky outcrops form the third, northern side of the basin, while the fourth opens up with views of the heavily glaciated Kahiltna Dome and the snow covered tundra beyond.
They will spend the night at their 9,500 camp and then move up to 11,200' tomorrow. The weather looks pretty favorable for the next few days. We'll keep you posted!
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