Though this is true a significant amount of the time there are also times with intense sun, little wind and uncomfortably hot conditions. Yesterday was a hot one.The heat prompted a lot of movement on the mountain. Avalanches and rock fall could be heard all day. Luckily, actually purposefully, camp 3 is in a very safe aspect and there is very little chance of avalanche danger. Trey and Frippe were surprised late in the afternoon when a grapefruit sized rock flew through the top of their tent. Noone was hurt except the tents feelings. Corum 039-250-20-0F08PN96R WoMen's watch Frippe and the other climbers from camp 2 rolled into 3 at about 11:30 AM. The trip up was uneventful and the warm conditions were appreciated over high winds of last week. I should apologize to Ralf for misspelling his name. Until now I had been using an o instead of an a. We should be good now.Trey was positively enthusiastic about the way things are shaping up for the summit attempt.
The weather could not be better, the team is feeling excellent and this mountain appears to be showing some compassion.Tomorrows departure is scheduled for 5:00 AM with a goal of being in camp 4 at 8000m on the shoulder by 3:00 PM. Then as midnight nears they will start their huge day toward the summit. In the rarified air of A Lange & Sohne Tourbograph Pour le Merite Men summiting K2 it is interesting to suggest that the real crux is yet to come for Frippe. Reaching the summit of this stunning peak has proved impossible for many climbers. It is a funny mix of timing, determination, and a great deal of luck.
Yesterday it looked like everyones dreams of Lance Armstrongs Astana team participating in New Mexicos Tour of the Gila stage race were done. But this morning Armstrongs teammate Levi Leipheimer said on his Twitter account that theres been another change of plans, and the team would be heading to Silver City, after all. No word yet on whether Armstrong will be joining them.The confusion stemmed from a seldom A Lange & Sohne 308.021 Men's Watch enforced rule that prohibits Pro Tour teams from participating in smaller races like the Gila. The UCI, cyclings governing body, said that it would not allow the Astana riders to compete in the event. But it now looks like theyve backed down. Dang. I had considered entering the Gila with my local team here in Santa Fe. Really wishing Id done that now.—John Bradley
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