{"id":2885,"date":"2016-04-27T09:47:04","date_gmt":"2016-04-27T16:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/?p=2885"},"modified":"2017-11-20T08:07:23","modified_gmt":"2017-11-20T16:07:23","slug":"down-to-ebc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/2016\/04\/down-to-ebc\/","title":{"rendered":"Down to EBC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jkKj91b5JjU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It was a successful rotation, but I was still very eager to return to the luxuries of EBC.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Showers. Single tents. Thicker atmosphere.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Warmer temperatures.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>All we had to do was walk from Camp 2\u2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Blustery, cold, and windy at the start of the day.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This makes everything tougher. We also had to separate our gear into three groups: That which we would take down to EBC, that which we wanted to send to Camp 1 for our next rotation, and that which we wanted to leave at Camp 2.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>In the cold and dark, at 21,300 feet, this seems complicated.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2884\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2884\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2884\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00077-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"The only shot taken with my camera today: Kim snapped this view down the cwm from Camp 2 before the battery died (although it was 60% charged). If you really want to take photos up here, keep the battery in your pocket! Today it was too windy to be bothered. \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00077-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00077-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00077-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00077-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2884\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The only shot taken with my camera today: Kim snapped this view down the cwm from Camp 2 before the battery died (although it was 60% charged). If you really want to take photos up here, keep the battery in your pocket! Today it was too windy to be bothered.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">But, at least the skies were clear.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>We made good time to Camp 1, took a break, and then headed to the bottom of the cwm and into the icefall.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>I\u2019ll let the head cam screen shots do the talking:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2834\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2834\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2834\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.55.16XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Winds are blazing: Let's get out of here. This ladder had worked its way loose overnight... Siva kindly stabilized it with his boot. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.55.16XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.55.16XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.55.16XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.55.16XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2834\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Winds are blazing: Let&#8217;s get out of here. \u00a0(GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2835\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2835\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2835\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.56.32XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"This ladder had worked its way loose overnight... Siva kindly stabilized it with his boot. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.56.32XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.56.32XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.56.32XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.56.32XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2835\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This ladder had worked its way loose overnight&#8230; Siva kindly stabilized it with his boot. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2836\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2836\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2836\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.57.42XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Thanks, mate. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.57.42XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.57.42XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.57.42XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.57.42XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2836\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thanks, mate. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2837\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2837\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2837\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.58.16XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Looking down at the bottom of the cwm, as the route approaches the headwall. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.58.16XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.58.16XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.58.16XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.58.16XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looking down at the bottom of the cwm, as the route approaches the headwall. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2838\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2838\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2838\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.59.26XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Looking back at the cwm as we approach the headwall. You can see the spindrift ripping off Nuptse... it was WINDY up there! (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.59.26XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.59.26XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.59.26XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX8.59.26XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2838\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looking back at the cwm as we approach the headwall. You can see the spindrift ripping off Nuptse&#8230; it was WINDY up there! (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2839\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2839\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2839\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.01.46XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Plenty of traffic on the route today. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.01.46XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.01.46XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.01.46XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.01.46XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plenty of traffic on the route today. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2840\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2840\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2840\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.02.06XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Monster crevasses form at the bottom of the cwm. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.02.06XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.02.06XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.02.06XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.02.06XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2840\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Monster crevasses form at the bottom of the cwm. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2841\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2841\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2841\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.03.05XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Some snow bridges are stouter than others. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.03.05XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.03.05XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.03.05XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.03.05XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some snow bridges are stouter than others. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2842\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2842\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2842\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.03.24XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Ang Pemba negotiates an incomplete snow bridge with ease. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.03.24XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.03.24XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.03.24XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.03.24XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2842\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ang Pemba negotiates an incomplete snow bridge with ease. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2843\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2843\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2843\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.14.38XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Justin directs traffic at the top of the headwall. Cristiano in position to rap, Siva next in line. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.14.38XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.14.38XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.14.38XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.14.38XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2843\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Justin directs traffic at the top of the headwall. Cristiano in position to rap, Siva next in line. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2844\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2844\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2844\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.17.58XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"I call this section below the headwal the Sea of Destruction. Feature on the left looks like the Great Wave painting by Hokusai, no? (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.17.58XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.17.58XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.17.58XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.17.58XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2844\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I call this section below the headwall the Sea of Destruction. Feature on the left looks like the Great Wave painting by Hokusai, no? (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2845\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2845\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2845\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.20.16XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"The Sea of Destruction is a jumbled mess. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.20.16XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.20.16XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.20.16XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.20.16XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2845\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Sea of Destruction is a jumbled mess. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2846\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2846\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2846\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.21.06XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Looking back at the headwall from the Sea. \" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.21.06XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.21.06XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.21.06XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.21.06XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2846\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looking back at the headwall from the Sea.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2847\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2847\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2847\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.27.44XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Swells in the Sea of Destruction. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.27.44XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.27.44XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.27.44XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.27.44XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Swells in the Sea of Destruction. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2848\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2848\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2848\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.29.08XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"The Sea of Destruction is really just a pile of popcorn, here still in deep blue shadow. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.29.08XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.29.08XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.29.08XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.29.08XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Sea of Destruction is really just a pile of popcorn, here still in deep blue shadow. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2849\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2849\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2849\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.32.13XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Clipping that safety line... (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.32.13XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.32.13XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.32.13XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.32.13XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clipping that safety line&#8230; (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2850\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2850\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2850\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.38.20XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Ang Pemba descending the popcorn below the Sea of Destruction. Sunshine nipping at our heels... (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.38.20XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.38.20XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.38.20XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.38.20XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ang Pemba descending the popcorn below the Sea of Destruction. Sunshine nipping at our heels&#8230; (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2851\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2851\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2851\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.45.21XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"I cannot get over the size of the load being carried by the climber at left. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.45.21XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.45.21XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.45.21XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.45.21XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I cannot get over the size of the load being carried by the climber at left. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2852\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2852\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.55.48XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Often our route goes directly over popcorn formations, which feel remarkably solid. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.55.48XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.55.48XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.55.48XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.55.48XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Often our route goes directly over popcorn formations, which feel remarkably solid. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2853\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2853\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2853\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.57.48XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Friction-rapping some near-vertical ice. Nice. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.57.48XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.57.48XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.57.48XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX9.57.48XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Friction-rapping some near-vertical ice. Nice. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2854\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2854\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2854\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.03.11XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Pounding with Ang Pemba: Welcome to the Football Field. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.03.11XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.03.11XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.03.11XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.03.11XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2854\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pounding with Ang Pemba: Welcome to the Football Field. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2855\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2855\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2855\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.19.39XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Ang Pemba waits patiently as I gird my loins after a break at the Football Field. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.19.39XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.19.39XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.19.39XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.19.39XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ang Pemba waits patiently as I gird my loins after a break at the Football Field. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2856\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2856\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2856\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.21.31XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"This ice fin looks sturdy enough. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.21.31XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.21.31XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.21.31XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.21.31XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2856\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This ice fin looks sturdy enough. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2857\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2857\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2857\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.22.21XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Seems bottomless... (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.22.21XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.22.21XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.22.21XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.22.21XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seems bottomless&#8230; (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2858\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2858\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2858\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.23.00XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Easy steppin' onto an ice fin. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.23.00XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.23.00XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.23.00XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.23.00XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Easy steppin&#8217; onto an ice fin. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2859\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2859\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2859\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.24.25XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"This crevasse is a real monster. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.24.25XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.24.25XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.24.25XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.24.25XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2859\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This crevasse is a real monster. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2860\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2860\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2860\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.25.34XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Descending from the ladder crossing towards the Pit of Despair. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.25.34XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.25.34XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.25.34XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.25.34XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Descending from the ladder crossing towards the Pit of Despair. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2861\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2861\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2861\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.27.40XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Ang Pemba prepares to descend into the Pit. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.27.40XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.27.40XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.27.40XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.27.40XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2861\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ang Pemba prepares to descend into the Pit. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2862\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2862\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2862\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.29.13XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"A pair of climbers on the route below the Football Field, seen from the top of the Pit.\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.29.13XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.29.13XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.29.13XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.29.13XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A pair of climbers on the route below the Football Field, seen from the top of the Pit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2880\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2880\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2880\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160423_091838344_HDR-1-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of the route from just below the football field to the rim of the Pit of Despair (photo taken from that position). We still use the horizontal ladder at top center, but avoid the double-side at bottom right. (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160423_091838344_HDR-1-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160423_091838344_HDR-1-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160423_091838344_HDR-1-371x660.jpg 371w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160423_091838344_HDR-1-768x1365.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2880\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Overview of the route from just below the football field to the rim of the Pit of Despair (photo taken from that position). We still use the horizontal ladder at top center, but avoid the double-side at bottom right. (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2868\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2868\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2868\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.18.20XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Ang Pemba surveys the Pit of Despair. Only way down is via ladder.... (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.18.20XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.18.20XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.18.20XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.18.20XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2868\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ang Pemba surveys the Pit of Despair. Only way down is via ladder&#8230;. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2870\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2870\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2870\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.21.38XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Mounting the ladder into the Pit of Despair. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.21.38XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.21.38XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.21.38XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.21.38XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2870\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mounting the ladder into the Pit of Despair. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2869\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2869\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2869\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.21.05XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"A bit tedious, and less secure than rapping. But... no rap line available here.... (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.21.05XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.21.05XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.21.05XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.21.05XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A bit tedious, and less secure than rapping. But&#8230; no rap line available here&#8230;. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2872\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2872\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2872\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.23.57XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"The ladders are lashed together with the same Korean static twisted rope that forms the safety line. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.23.57XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.23.57XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.23.57XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.23.57XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The ladders are lashed together with the same Korean static twisted rope that forms the safety line. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2873\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2873\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2873\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.24.51XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"This guy could not wait for me to clear the ladder before hopping on. No worries. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.24.51XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.24.51XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.24.51XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.24.51XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This guy could not wait for me to clear the ladder before hopping on. No worries. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2863\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2863\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2863\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.31.27XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Looking back at the ladder as we hustle out of the Pit. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.31.27XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.31.27XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.31.27XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.31.27XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2863\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looking back at the ladder as we hustle out of the Pit. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2864\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2864\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2864\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.34.00XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Ang Pemba looks back at the Pit after our exit. Someone is on the way out, and another person is about to mount the ladder. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.34.00XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.34.00XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.34.00XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.34.00XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ang Pemba looks back at the Pit after our exit. Someone is on the way out, and another person is about to mount the ladder. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2865\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2865\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2865\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.34.52XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Bit of a steep traverse, but no worries. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.34.52XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.34.52XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.34.52XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.34.52XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bit of a steep traverse, but no worries. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2866\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2866\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2866\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.37.13XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Moving below the Pit of Despair. Sometimes I switch rope position from one side of my body to the other by ducking underneath, as you see here. Other times it's easier to just step over. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.37.13XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.37.13XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.37.13XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-26XatX10.37.13XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2866\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moving below the Pit of Despair. Sometimes I switch rope position from one side of my body to the other by ducking underneath, as you see here. Other times it&#8217;s easier to just step over. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2874\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2874\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2874\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.42.03XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Friction-rapping a steep section. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.42.03XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.42.03XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.42.03XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.42.03XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2874\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Friction-rapping a steep section. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2876\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2876\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2876\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.36.48XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Glancing back over my shoulder as we descend. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.36.48XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.36.48XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.36.48XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.36.48XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2876\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Glancing back over my shoulder as we descend. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2877\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2877\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2877\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.31.37XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Pulling into a short break behind Siva. He expressed concern at my appearance... but I assured him I was doing fine, just exhausted. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.31.37XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.31.37XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.31.37XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.31.37XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2877\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pulling into a short break behind Siva. He expressed concern at my appearance&#8230; but I assured him I was doing fine, just exhausted. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2875\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2875\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2875\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.37.42XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Once in a while the line rides high, but is always in reach. Extra SPCC ladders seen in the background, (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.37.42XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.37.42XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.37.42XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.37.42XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2875\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Once in a while the line rides high, but is always in reach. Extra SPCC ladders seen in the background, (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2878\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2878\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2878\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.29.26XPM-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Making progress in the lower icefall. (GoPro Screenshot)\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.29.26XPM-800x478.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.29.26XPM-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.29.26XPM-660x394.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ScreenXShotX2016-04-27XatX2.29.26XPM-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Making progress in the lower icefall. (GoPro Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2881\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2881\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2881\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160423_102402715_HDR-1-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Nicky and her Sherpa guide begin to descend the Toilet Bowl... note the completely different features at bottom of the bowl, where huge ice chunks have calved off since our ascent, exactly as Justin predicted. (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160423_102402715_HDR-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160423_102402715_HDR-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160423_102402715_HDR-1-660x371.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160423_102402715_HDR-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2881\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nicky and her Sherpa guide begin to descend the Toilet Bowl&#8230; note the completely different features at bottom of the bowl, where huge ice chunks have calved off since our ascent, exactly as Justin predicted. (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2882\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2882\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2882\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160423_105554430_HDR-1-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Me at crampon point... totally spent. (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160423_105554430_HDR-1-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160423_105554430_HDR-1-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160423_105554430_HDR-1-371x660.jpg 371w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160423_105554430_HDR-1-768x1365.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2882\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Me at crampon point&#8230; totally spent. (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">Amazing journey, and happy to be home.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Bottom line from today: exhaustion and sub-optimal pacing and hydration \/ nutrition for me.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Next time I will slow down a bit and make sure there\u2019s plenty of gas in the tank.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>We have four rest days to recover, regroup, and reignite our energy stores.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Soundtrack for the day: <em>Cool the Engines.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was a successful rotation, but I was still very eager to return to the luxuries of EBC.\u00a0 Showers. Single tents. Thicker atmosphere.\u00a0 Warmer temperatures.\u00a0 All we had to do was walk from Camp 2\u2026. Blustery, cold, and windy at the start of the day.\u00a0 This makes everything tougher. 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