A beautiful day for Team Four Continents as they explore the valley and practice skills at Low Camp

Hi, this is Garrett Madison calling in for Team Four Continents on Mount Vinson.

Today we are taking a rest day at Low Camp and we are doing some acclimatizing and training. We’re training for the Fixed Line section on the Branscomb Ridge, which we’re planning to climb tomorrow, weather permitting. And we’re also hiking around, exploring some of the edges of the valley that we’re camped out in, looking over the ridge lines, and just generally enjoying our day here at Low Camp. It’s a beautiful day, no wind, lots of sun, no clouds, so we’re happy to be here.

Everyone’s doing well and we’ll check in soon. Thanks.

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