July 8, 2006
Coming back to Huaraz after being in the mountains is always fun; it is especially so after a successful and safe expedition! Our team just experienced a traditional Peruvian feast called Pachamanca. Food is wrapped in eucalyptus leaves and spices and then buried underground along with superheated rocks. The food slowly cooks for 2-3 hours and is then dug up and served with a very hot aji sauce...
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July 3, 2006
Jaime just radioed down to Adrian and he is on the summit with Roger and John! Ian is about an hour behind with Eric. Jaime reported that the mountain has changed significantly– this year, rather than neve, the route is pure, blue ice making it more difficult. Jason and Kathleen are headed up to col camp today and are going for the summit tomorrow. Adrian and Trevor are still at morraine camp,...
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July 2, 2006
Just spoke with Adrian from the satellite phone. He said the weather is perfect and half the team is moving up to high camp and will be trying for the summit tomorrow. The second group will head up the next day provided everyone feels good. Adrian says that energy is really high and the team is strong!
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