Jamie Clarke’s Expedition Hanesbrands Everest Dispatch
April 22, 2010 – Life at Camp I
Jamie and Scott spent two nights at Camp I this time. They are doing great and on this trip up they will move to Camp II for a few nights as well. Who knows? They might even go higher this time. The guys are always moving when they feel good; this helps with acclimatization, conditioning as well as curiosity!
Jamie moving above Camp I toward Camp II. The guys are wearing masks to warm and humidify the cold dry air that they breathe up here.
Glacier aliens wearing their face masks.
Crossing a deep crevasse below Camp III.
David Breashears arrived a Camp I for a couple days work. He seems to always be carrying old photos to examine. Here David and Scott look at photos the Swiss took from the Western Cwm in 1952.
Comparing Pumori from Camp I in 1952 photo.
Jamie clips into two ropes for added safety.
Looking up the famous Western Cwm, Everest on the left, the fourth highest mountain in the world, Lhotse, in the center.
Jamie tackles another ladder with Everest watching in the background.