Seeing a little action from Mother Nature now. The day started out at 35 degrees, sunny, with scattered clouds. We loaded our packs with a bag of group gear, and I threw in my long underwear, most of my snacks, and eating utensils (not needed at Base Camp). I don't think my pack weighed more than 30-35 lbs. but it was still difficult to get up some of the loose scree. It took us 2:20 to get up to Camp I and 0:45 to get back down. Then the weather changed.
We were treated to severe thunderstorms--instantaneous thunder and lightning right overhead for hours and hours. Liz and I just hung out in the tent. Still snowing now.
I'm getting a lot of flak about taking two pairs of boots up the mountain. I know my pack will be heavier, but I think it's the only way my feet will survive. Tomorrow's pack will be much heavier. Bit of a sore throat and headache now. Will have to try to drink more tomorrow.
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