High winds but high spirits for Dark Side of the Momo
Yoga and Resting at Khare
Resting Up!
Move to Khare
Today after breakfast went headed out and started our ascent to our next lodge. We hiked in more snow as we got higher and got more stunning views as well. Stopped for a soup and tea break before the final climb and then arrived in Khare at 16,000ft! A very nice lodge, we had a great lunch and then a relaxing afternoon to enjoy the views, hydrate, and start looking at the days ahead. Everyone did well and is feeling good at this new altitude!
Team Dark side of the momo
Glacial Lake Views
Today once the sun reached us we headed out on an acclimation hike up to a stunning glacial lake viewing. The blue water made for great photos and Ngima shared the local legend behind the lake and the village supposedly at the bottom of it. This was also a new personal highest altitude for one of our team members! After lunch we went over mechanical advantage and some ways to build haul systems for crevasse rescue (just as education, not something we expect to need on this climb!). Afternoon teatime and most folks enjoyed reading and relaxing until dinner. We are excited to move higher to our next lodge tomorrow and off to get some rest!
Team Dark side of the Momo
This was Alpine Ascents’ first Mera Peak climb and I thought it was great. There were very few people in the Valley (mostly all climbers), the scenery was spectacular and the climb and the descent were challenging.
