Hello everybody from the South Col! 26,000 feet, almost 8,000 meters here.
The eight hour trip up today was alternately hot and breezy. We got up here and the forecasted 45 knot winds were in fact a reality. It was a challenge putting tents up, but we're all snuggled in. We're all eating dinner at this point, and were all suckin' Os (oxygen) at this point.
We're looking forward to a rest and recovery night and a rest and recovery day tomorrow to prepare for the summit. Let me tell you though, it is windy and cold up here at 8,000 meters at the South Col.
That's all for now.
— Willi Prittie, Alpine Ascents International Guide and MountainZone.com Correspondent