We received a text from CTSS guide Sasha Sak saying the team is doing great and they have had excellent weather so far. The crew climbed strong to Machame camp the first day and are headed up to Shira Plateau today.

At the Shira Plateau the team is starting to really get up to altitude. This is where some people start to feel the affects of the thin air. Typically this doesn’t result in anything more serious than slight shortness of breath upon exercise and a small headache at night at these moderate altitudes. It’ll be enough to let them know they are now at altitude, however!

Tomorrow the team heads to Barranco Camp which sits at the base of the mighty Barranco Wall. We’ll keep you posted on their progress!

Cheers,

-CTSS Team