The view of Makalu from Hillary Base Camp.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Hillary Base Camp
Tonya is now at Hillary Base Camp. Situated at just under 16,000ft, Hillary BC is not the true Base Camp for Makalu, but it is now just a short hike to the actual Base Camp. The team has decided to stay at the Hillary camp for the next couple of days and wait for two remaining teammates who have been hiking in from a lower elevation. So, the entire team should be together again today or tomorrow. Sounds like it has been snowing a lot over the last few days, but the weather is beginning to clear and the sun is out for the first time in several days. Tonya says this in the most beautiful mountain valley in the world...with incredible views of Makalu.
