Hi, it’s Kate here.

It is day 9 of the expedition and we have been taking full advantage of Laguna Verde hot springs on our rest day. After an arduous climb yesterday, everybody has been in the mood to relax and there has been a great atmosphere in camp. Chino, Mario, Nico and Eduardo, our expedition guides, have been keeping us safe on the mountain and JC has been wowing us nightly with his culinary prowess.

Special thanks today go to Martin Hewitt and Lou Rudd for giving such sound advice and support from the very beginning. Martin and Adaptive Grand Slam, best of luck from all of us at FWC for your imminent departure to Everest. You’ll smash it!