Hello Darlings
There have been no further updates or comms from Andy but that was to be expected however, for those of you who have not subscribed to the Jagged Globe web page, here is a wee up date for you.
"The Cho Oyu team made it to Camp 2 yesterday as planned, but have decided to wait there today and go for the summit tonight. The weather forecast suggests low winds and reasonable temperatures until 8 October, but with some precipitation. They haven't actually had any snow and other teams who have summited in the last couple of days reported very warm temperatures (-20c) on the summit and not having to wear their down jackets.
It's a tough climb from Camp 1 to Camp 2 at 7,000m so the team will undoubtedly benefit from a full day's rest. Everyone is up at Camp 2 apart from Chris who has descended due to not feeling very well with a stomach bug.
As in 2011, they have opted not to use Camp 3, which is located at 7,400m. The thinking is that you sleep better at 7,000m and it only puts another 2 hours onto your summit day to go from 7,000m.
We wish the team the best of luck!"
It's a tough climb from Camp 1 to Camp 2 at 7,000m so the team will undoubtedly benefit from a full day's rest. Everyone is up at Camp 2 apart from Chris who has descended due to not feeling very well with a stomach bug.
As in 2011, they have opted not to use Camp 3, which is located at 7,400m. The thinking is that you sleep better at 7,000m and it only puts another 2 hours onto your summit day to go from 7,000m.
We wish the team the best of luck!"
As soon as I hear any more I'll let you all know.