Adventure: it can be a roller coaster of emotions, not only for those partaking but also for all of us at home supporting.

Every day, like you, I wake up hoping for great news but sadly, it’s much the same as the team still playing the waiting game at Vinson Base Camp. They are alongside a number of other teams waiting (Although a flight did make it out yesterday which is a great sign, unfortunately, it wasn’t our team but they’ll be next in line)

If you are feeling a bit worried at home please take comfort knowing:

– Everyone down there is doing everything they can to get our team on their way home safely but they won’t take unnecessary risks to do that and wouldn’t put anyone in unnecessary danger just to expedite the process.

– There is adequate food, resources and medical supplies in camp (beyond our own contingencies) through our logistics partner that our team have access to and will be utilising.

– There is a 24hour watch on and two planes on standby ready to go

– There is better weather forecast in coming days so we should get them out of Vinson Base Camp and back to Union Glacier soon.
(To do that the weather needs to be good, with clear visibility at both places)

– These situations, while unlucky, have happened before and both the CTSS guides, Mike and Jeremiah and the team at ALE are familiar with how to cope and manage them.

Once the team get to Union Glacier, they may need to wait for a flight to Chile, but they will have access to hot showers, amazing facilities and some good food!

Please know that this isn’t a rescue situation, everyone is safe, it’s just a massive patience challenge for us all.

If you do feel concerned, I understand and encourage you to reach out to me as your first point of contact, please don’t hesitate. I am on the email every day: info[at]climbingthesevensummits.com

Cheers
Caroline