With just an hour to go to Shira One Camp, the men's team is in good spirits; lots of laughter on the trail. Topics on the trail include being stuck in the mud in the Land Cruisers, healthcare (with two doctors on the trip, that's understandable), and Gilad's wife's upcoming art opening in Soho on December 9.

The best news: Colin's bag finally arrived and is traveling on a porter's head and will soon arrive at 11,500 feet on the high desert Shira Plateau.