Yesterday I had to decide before 18:00 if we were/I was going to use a porter. As we will have to carry not only all our gear (since Basecamp) but also do a carry with 5kg of expedition material. I felt strong – like I wrote yesterday – and decided not to use a porter but carry approx. 20kg. to Camp 3 (to 5900 mtr.) by myself.
Furthermore I decided – as I felt well /slight headache when going to sleep – not to use Diamox. The whole group decided (except for Lahbib – the strong Marrocan climber – and myself) to use Diamox, as there would be fair legitimation for it (3 days less acclimatization/earlier Summit attempt)
I had a clear plan when I was in Rotterdam with the regard to the use of Diamox and as I really wanted to feel my body/what it takes to climb at this extreme altitude I decided only to use it when my guides would tell me to do so and when I would feel horrible/have extreme headache(s) As both was not the case I gave my Diamox to Jurjen – happy to support him – but I passed for the use of it.
It was a tough climb today, but I was very happy to have accomplished it without the use of porters/carrying aid & Diamox. Happy with my body & my state of mind supporting this:)
Tomorrow Summit attempt/Day!