Day 5 - Third Cave to School Hut

We had the entire trail from Third Cave to School Hut to ourselves.  It was a beautiful day and the hike seemed a bit easier than expected.  We arrived at School Hut ahead of schedule and rested before an early dinner.  It hailed a bit between the sun and mist.  We are getting used to the constant change in weather which can drop 10 degrees in a matter of minutes.  The expanse of the mountain is setting in and time is more difficult to keep track of.  We are at 15,000 feet now.  Some movements seem more labored, but not excessively so.  The slow going and acclimatization nights have worked well for the group.
Third Cave Elevation:  12,185 ft
School Hut Elevation:  15,357 ft
Total Elevation Gain:  3,172 ft
Total Distance:  5.6 miles
Total Time:  5 hours