After pushing up the ridge in moderate winds and light snow, the team was rewarded with a calm and sunny rest day at 17,200′. The day offered plenty of good photos and a chance for everyone to get ready for the summit attempt the following day. The alarm in the guides tent went off at…
We’ve not heard from the team in a few days, but we did get a report late yesterday that they had decided not to continue their bid for the summit. The team had experienced a number of weather delays, but continued their push for the summit in spite of those challenges. After arriving at High…
Being patient is difficult, but the rewards are many. The June 13 Team was rewarded with a good day to make the move up to High Camp at 17,200′. Lead guide Adam Smith reports that the team encountered snow and moderate wind during their ascent, but they were able to push through and now everyone…
Matt called in an update from the basin camp at 14,200′. The team has been waiting and watching, assessing the avalanche hazard that has been increased of late between them and their next goal, the high camp at 17,200′. They are optimistic that the weather and conditions are trending a bit more favorably than things…
Mountain Trip guide Travis Williams called in the team’s report tonight. It was once again snowy and windy, so the team hunkered down in the relative comfort of 14 Camp. Everyone is hoping for a calm, clear day tomorrow in order to make the big move from 14 Camp to High Camp at 17,200 ft.…
Mountain Trip guide Matt Bohne called in from the big basin camp at 14,200′. The weather is improving, but the team took a day to assess conditions above them before making their move up to high camp. This elevation is a very important one for climbers as it helps them build their acclimatization, yet is…
Christiaan called in from a very snowy 14,200′ camp. The team dug out from two feet (.60m) of snow this morning, and spent the day in camp. As the day progressed, the weather improved and Christiaan spoke of a stunning sunset, replete with nice views at the time of his call. I’ve attached an image…
Matt called in a message that was unfortunately lost when the satellite phone lost its signal. The team is ready to move higher on the mountain, but it has been SNOWING! Deep snow and little visibility are combining to keep them in their camp at 14,200′. Waiting can be one of the harder aspects of…
The team attempted to move to High Camp today, but a quick moving storm caught up to them on the ridge above 14 Camp, at the top of the fixed lines. The weather moved in and the winds picked up, so the team decided to descend to 14 Camp to wait out the storm. Lead…
Lloyd Hales called in from the big basin camp at 14,200′, as the team readies themselves for their push up to High Camp. Hopefully, the weather will remain favorable, so they can push high, as it is a long, tough day, made slightly easier when conditions are calm. The team will climb up about 400m…