Satellite Phone Message from Cam
View of Markha Valley
"Jullay! I hope this message finds everyone well. This is Cam and the group calling from the Markha Valley. We are having an excellent trek so far. We started at Chillin and went past several other small villages on the route. Then we had a long day getting to Markha. Yesterday we had a shorter day walking up to Hang-ka. We are carefully looking at the snow conditions as we go and evaluating the route. For now, it looks like we will head up the Marka Valley and possibily do a day hike up the Zanur-Karpo then head east and go out over the pass not far from Hemis Monastery. The conditions here are good and we are having an excellent time. We will call you in another three days."
To the group: "Does anyone have anything that they would like to say?" People say "hello".
"We are just packing up now and getting ready to head off. We have had great weather thus far with lots of sun, but today is a bit overcast so it is a little colder. Everyone is doing fine with the elevation. The cooks, guides and horses are all great. Everyone is healthy. We'll call you again in a couple of days. Bye for now."