Eighth day

The communications from here are not good, there are shades which do not allow a favourable coverage.

The climbers want to get acclimation through the carryings, they desire to arrive in CV Ridge Camp (4.938 m.). During the route to this camp, they will ascend slopes of 45-60 degrees, and they will begin the 250 m. of fixed ropes that precede the hill.

They are aware that the progression will not be the same as before. Raúl Martínez pointed out that the edge was dangerous because of the wind , and if just the slightest thing would happen, they would leave a depot  and would go down, anyway they would try to arrive at the nearest place from the corridor and therefore they would face the fixed ropes lightly in the next attack.

They are tired, several days of accumulated effort and life in dire circumstances  have passed. The inappetence at the heights is a factor against which they must fight. Another hard work is making water, they have to make it by melting snow, it is recommended to drink 4 liters per person. They have to sleep over a snow-covered surface, so in spite of having a good equipment, they can not sleep well. It is a gradual physical and psychic exhaustion, another obstacle to face and overcome.

The weather forecast is not clear, it is likely it gets better next tuesday night, but it must be checked with the Rangers forecast.

When Raúl inform me about his state of mind, the communications cut off at all. We hope the communications will be better tomorrow.