The storm did come dumping metres and metres of snow. The team have delayed their Camp 2 acclimatisation rotation and have made a quick escape to Manaslu base camp. Unfortunately as it snows up top, it is raining down below. But at least they’re dry inside warm spacious tents and are eating well.
Anders is particularly tucking into Rabin’s rice and chicken curries. He must be trying out the Sherpa diet to fuel himself up the mountain. The weather is not looking too good for the next few days. All the other expeditions have regrouped at base camp as well. They must wait for the snowing to stop and for the sun to compact the fresh snow down, otherwise the avalanche risk will be too high.
Our mountaineers are used to this waiting game. They have mates in other camps to socialize with, movies, books and the ever faithful deck of cards. The happiest person is Rabin the cook, pleased he has people to feed again.