The day started early with perfect weather and photo shoot for all our climb sponsors. We donned snow pants, jackets, hats etc in 80degree weather while we smiled for the camera for some 20 sponsors, including ISIS, Ibex, Ahnu, Kleen Kanteen, Asolo, Clif/Luna, Camelbak, Leki, and more.
Then on to meet our guides, all 15 of them! We were assigned climbing groups with 2 guides and 5 climbers in each, then commenced an all important gear check with our groups. I'll spare you the details.
EXCEPT for a discussion of our 'target bags.' The Shasta/Trinity Wilderness requires that we bring all human waste off the mountain....soooo, no poop left behind! Hence, 'target bags.' Included in said bag is a sheet of paper approx 11x14 with a target in the middle (for levity no doubt!), and two brown paper bags with a few ounces of cat litter in them. Our job is to poo on the paper, wrap it up and deposit in double bags, then plastic, smooshed small to fit into our packs to bring off the mountain. This has generated much laughter and buzz as we get used to the idea!
Spent the afternoon packing. Then a great cookout by some supporters and a quiet night at home.
No pics today - too busy. And no more posts til Thursday night. But you can follow the Breast Cancer Fund Blog or at Breast Cancer Fund Facebook page for the climb.
Off we go to Hidden Valley (9400') tomorrow morning, then summit day on Wednesday and return to Bunny Flat trailhead on Thursday. I am carrying 28 prayer flags and will post all the pics of the prayer flag ceremony on my return.
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