What are the advantages to the four day trip?
1. The added nights at 11,000′ improve acclimatization, which can increase a climber’s chances of reaching the top of the mountain. Certainly, it can make summit day more pleasant. 2. The flexibility of having two potential summit days increases the likelihood of a successful ascent. 3. The extra days allow climbers to spread out the strenuous nature of the climb. In addition, living at high camp means you save the expense of having to stay and eat in Jackson while taking classes. Oftentimes, these savings more than make up for the difference in price between the two options for climbing the Grand.
