Picture of the week 37

Our first real break on the Breach route was at 17,300-feet.

Mt. Meru can be seen off in the distance. Lava Tower camp is the beige patch in the lower right with the Shira Plateau beyond, an outstanding view from any angle.

Pictured is our head guide, Stephen. He’s standing in a spot where I had no intention to venture. I was content to sit with my son, drink water, consume what seemed like our 50^th Snickers bar and catch my breath.