The climbers called in a nice, clear post this evening. They moved up from their home for the past week at 14,200′ (4328m) and climbed the moderately steep snow slopes up to the part of the route known as the Headwall. This is the steepest section of the climb, and has long lengths of rope…
The team checks in from 14,200′. They spent the day at camp today and are hoping to move high tomorrow. recording
The guys called in to give us an update on one of the hardest, yet unsung aspects of climbing a big, cold mountain – sitting tight. They had a bit of a change, as another Mountain Trip team moved up to camp next to them, but all in all, they spent the day trying to…
Paul, Chris and Bart called in from 14 Camp to update us on their efforts to make their camp the apparent shining star of the basin. Some of the team took the weather day to make an acclimatization hike, while Chris fortified and beautified their snow walls. The snow has been falling hard and they…
Mike Burmeister called to report a mellow day at camp 3. The team rested to get strong for the move to high camp tomorrow, if weather and conditions cooperate.
Paul from the Traverse Team called in after some exciting and always interesting waste disposal techniques only found in the glaciated ranges of the world! recording