Call from Richard Q.?
Hello! We got a call from Richard, I believe, giving us the run-down of their experience today. Chilly temperatures (-10 to -20 degrees F) and snow have them snuggled in their tents right now, but getting ready for some skill building on the fixed lines. [audio:http://mountaintripdenali2011.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/audio-post-2011-05-05-03-31-03.mp3|titles=Audio Post]
Backcarry
Staeheli and company took a short walk down the trail yesterday to pick up a cache of gear at 13,500′ (4111m) to prepare to carry most of that gear and food to 16,000′ (4865m). Henry reported conditions as ‘very cold’, even in direct sunlight. The plan for today was to take a rest day to…
Audio Beat Niederer May 3rd
Hello followers! Guten Morgen alles! We have a call from Beat Niederer in both English and German (und Deutsch) ! The gist from Team Staeheli is that they visited their cache at 13,000 and then came back to 14,000′ camp. Windy corner was reported to be windy and cold. Have a listen! [audio:http://mountaintripdenali2011.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/audio-post-2011-05-04-03-52-15.mp3|titles=Audio Post]
At 14k!
I got a call from 2nd guide Henry Munter last night- the team moved yesterday from camp 2 to camp 3, 14,200′ (4328m) and were settling into a big meal after a long hard day. This expedition is fortunate to have another Mountain Trip team ahead of them, this means they can save hours of…
Call from Tony Diskin at 14,000 Camp
We got a call from Tony yesterday, May 2nd. It posted, but not in the correct category. So for all you following the trip, you may not have heard this. It’s pretty funny. [audio:http://mountaintripdenali2011.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/audio-post-2011-05-03-04-37-36.mp3|titles=Audio Post]
Call from Team Staeheli May 1, 2011
Hello followers! Richard Quintilliani calls in the day’s post. There are highlights of whiteout conditions, Enteman’s pastries, and a growing conflict with some Frenchmen. Click to hear: [audio:http://mountaintripdenali2011.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/audio-post-2011-05-02-04-40-33.mp3|titles=Audio Post]
Lawrence calling from 11,200′
Lawrence Cutler took command of the satellite phone yesterday and called in from 11,200′ yesterday. It sounds like the weather was pretty marginal, so they decided not to push it. One of the challenges of making a decision as to whether to stay or go from this particular camp is that you can’t really see…
Phone Call From Jerry at 11,200′
Though I suspect Henry rigged the game, here is Jerry reporting in from camp at 11,200′. It sounds like the weather was a real challenge today, which is interesting, because the report from our team just 3,000′ above was that it was calm, though a bit foggy. Today the team made their “back carry” down…
Audio Post: Staeheli’s Spaghetti 4/27/11
Dave Daquino gives us all an update on the great food and chilly temperatures! Click here to HEAR! [audio:http://mountaintripdenali2011.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/audio-post-2011-04-28-04-11-00.mp3|titles=Audio Post]