The team called in from the top of North America yesterday (20,310′ 6190m)!! Congratulations to everyone. Listen to how stoked they are! Audio Recording It is hard working getting all the way to the top of this high altitude, arctic mountain. Heavy loads and cold temps are often a challenge. We hoped they enjoyed excellent…
Everyone enjoyed a rest day at High Camp yesterday! This helped them prepare for their summit attempt. They rested in their tents, hydrated, snacked, and pack all the food and layers they need for summit day. They are likely attempting the summit today! We wish everyone strong legs and gorgeous weather. Good luck and have…
Everyone enjoyed a rest day at Camp 2 yesterday! Since the team picked up their cache on the way to camp, they were able to relax today and recuperate from the first few days of the trip. Rest days are a great time to lounge in the tent and do some reading, enjoy some tasty…
Everyone enjoyed a rest day at High Camp today. They hydrated and fueled up in preparation for their big day ahead. After packing their bags with all the gear and snacks they will need, they are ready for an early start in the morning to attempt the summit! We wish them strong legs and good…
Congratulations to the June 15 West Buttress team!! They called in from the tallest point of North America at 20,310′ (6190m)! Summit day is long and hard, but the rewards are great. Boaz reports excellent weather for their walk to the top. They will descend the way they camp back to High Camp and stay…
Yesterday the June 18 team left Camp 1 at 7,800’ (2377m) and made their way to Camp 2 at 11,200’ (3413m). Leaving camp, the team climbs up Ski Hill towards Kahiltna Pass. On their way, they were able to pick up their cache of supplies that way tomorrow they can rest rather than retrieve them.…
Lead guide Aaron Diamond called in to let us know the team has arrived back at High Camp! They made an attempt for the summit yesterday, but decided to turn around at Archdeacon’s Tower. This high altitude arctic mountain is a tough climb, and a myriad of factors are considered as teams choose weather to…
The team has arrived at High Camp! After some coffee and breakfast yesterday morning, the team prepared to move up to High Camp at 17,200′ (5242m). The day begins almost immediately with a push up Bunny Hill to the base of the Fixed Lines, this can take a couple of hours. On the Fixed Lines…
Yesterday morning, the team woke up early to prepare for their move up to High Camp at 17,200′ (5242m). The day begins almost immediately with a push up Bunny Hill to the base of the Fixed Lines, this can take a couple of hours. On the Fixed Lines they will use their ascenders on a…
The team has arrived at High Camp! High Camp sits at 17,200′ (5242m). As the team left camp at 14,200′ (4328m), the began their day by first climbing up Bunny Hill until they arrived at the bottom of the fixed lines. After climbing over the bergschrund there, they ascended the lines up to the 16…