Suzanne and JY: carry to 13,500′
The team carried a load of food and gear up Motorcycle Hill and around Windy Corner today to 13,500′. They plan to move tomorrow to camp 3.
The team carried a load of food and gear up Motorcycle Hill and around Windy Corner today to 13,500′. They plan to move tomorrow to camp 3.
Sean Mcmanamy reported yesterday that the team had made a backcarry down to the main part of the Kahiltna Glacier to pick up their cache, descending from 11,200′ to 10,000′ and back. Everything is going very well and spirits are high.
Suzanne called in with a very nice message to everyone back home from the beautiful camp at 11,200′ (3415m). They are having a great time and doing well. Tomorrow, the plan is to carry some gear up and around Windy Corner, a prominent, steep ridge that drops off the West Buttress and is an iconic…
Yesterday the team moved camp from the base of Ski Hill at 7,800′, up the Kahiltna glacier to a new camp at 9,500′. They are reporting a difficulty with their Spot tracking device but everyone is in good health and spirits, and will keep us updated daily of their progress.