6:20 PM Alaska Time
The lastest report from Lonnie is that he had a good rest day today. Lonnie spent the day cathcing up on some sleep and writing in his journal. Although the skies were clear today the winds were to high to travel across the West Buttress Ridge. The weather forecast for tomorrow is promising with some high clouds, warmer temperatures and light winds from the south. Weather/wind permitting the plan is to ascend the headwall and retrieve the cache of food and fuel that Lonnie stashed at 15,500 and continue to the top of the Head Wall. He will then take brief rest and continue to 17,200 camp along the West Buttress ridge.
Here is the latest picture from Lonnie about an hour ago. This is the entrance to the ranger trench at 14,200. As you can see he has it decorated quite nice with his crampons, transistor radio and coffee cup ready to go. Looks pretty cozy to me! UPWARD.
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