Dispatch 13 – Rest day in Broad Peak Base Camp

Nick and Base Camp Buffalo in Broad Peak Base Camp with K2 in the background
Nick and Base Camp Buffalo in Broad Peak Base Camp with K2 in the background

Today, I woke up around 7:45am and was struck the second I stepped out of my tent by the stunning view of K2 covered in snow that greeted me. Seeing the peak that took so many of my friends’ lives six years ago was definitely an emotional moment for me. After taking a few pictures and clearing the accumulation of snow off of my tent and solar panel, I headed down to the mess tent for breakfast. Lina, Pilar and I discussed our plan to head up to Camp I tomorrow. We debated between two options: 1. a simple carry to camp I in which we leave a deposit of equipment and descend the same day or 2. Carrying tents, fuel, food, and the equipment we would need to sleep a night in Camp I. We decided to prepare our equipment for both contingencies and decide how we felt at dinner. The weather is forecast to improve and to remain good for the next 7 or 8 days so we hope to take full advantage of the good weather if it in fact does materialize. Afterwards, I showered, ate lunch, and continued to set up my solar array and tech equipment.

3 thoughts on “Dispatch 13 – Rest day in Broad Peak Base Camp”

  1. Great job Nick. Good luck with your broad peak expedition. I live in islamabad, working in Saudi Arabia and will be doing a trekking tour with some friends unto concordia. We are following your blog closely. Keep it up and good luck.

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