Day 8

More contact from our guys!
On Thursday it was Clarks birthday and he was able to call home and speak to Belinda. He told her that the weather was definitely offering challenges but they were all doing well and committed to going upward!
Last night, Friday, I was able to speak to Brian for a few minutes but had a terrible connection, so some of the info that I have is a bit spotty, but you'll get the idea.. up up up...
On Thursday they went from 9700' where they encountered their first round of snow and made it up to11,000' as planned. Remember this was the base of Motorcycle Hill. They stayed at camp yesterday at 11,000 and today, Day 8, Saturday they plan on heading up to 13,500', caching their gear and then heading back down to 11,000 to sleep and acclimate. According to the time line, they are only one day set back at this point, so that is great news!
If the weather holds out, they will go from 11,000' tomorrow and head straight up to 14,200'. I believe they call this basin camp? They will set up their new camp there and acclimate for a day or so.
I say if the weather holds. According to forecasts and what the guys are hearing on the mountain there is a storm blowing in tonight into tomorrow morning and it is to bring heavy snow and very strong sustained winds. After which things are expected to settle down again and next week so far looks to be better weather.
Here is a photo of basin camp at 14,200 with Mt. Foraker in the background... WOW!!