June 29, 2017
After a number of days of continuous travel, the team took a well-deserved rest day today at beautiful 14 Camp. The purpose of a rest day is to, well, rest, but also to eat, hydrate, and re-energize for the big push up on the upper mountain. Skills training also a
June 29, 2017
It was a rest day today for the June 21st Team after the single carry yesterday from 11 Camp. It sounds like the team had good weather (moderate temperatures and low wind) for the move around Windy Corner up into the Genet basin. After a leisurely morning the team made
June 28, 2017
Lead Guide Josh called in the trip report today. It's clear that he made the report just to spotlight his skills in the cook tent. The team toughed it out, starting the day by having croissants and brie with french press coffee. Then, a significant nap followed by roast beef
June 28, 2017
The June 19 team moved up to 14 Camp today, rising above the clouds sitting on the lower mountain into sunny, blue skies at 14 Camp. Guide Taylor called in the report today, and the plan is to rest tomorrow in 14 Camp. The team will use their rest day
June 27, 2017
We have and update from the June 17 Team. Sorry, I can't translate but I do know that the team was planning to rest, then move to High Camp today.
June 27, 2017
The team woke to strong winds and snow this morning. They relaxed and had a nice breakfast, the winds calmed and the snow dissipated, and then they packed up a load of equipment and supplies and headed up. They cached their load of supplies at 13,700' by digging a large,
June 27, 2017
The June 19 Team had nice traveling conditions for their cache day. They packed up a load of equipment and supplies and ascended 3,000' to 14 Camp, where they dug a deep hole in the snow and left their supplies. Guide Nick reports that everyone is doing well and enjoying
June 26, 2017
Guide Kakiko reports that the team had a big day today, caching at 16,400' on the ridge above 14 Camp. It a strenuous day for climbers as they tackle the "headwall" and ascend via the fixed lines. The team plans to rest, relax, and hydrate tomorrow in 14 Camp
June 26, 2017
After a big summit push, the June 9 Team is back at High Camp resting and hydrating. Lead Guide Aaron reports that everyone is doing well and looking forward to the thicker air at lower elevation. After resting, the team will make its way down to Base Camp. Here's Aaron:
June 25, 2017
The team descended several hundred feet to retrieve a load of equipment and supplies that they had buried in the snow below 11 Camp a few days ago. Guide Nick reports that the team is doing well, is in fine spirits, and ready to keep moving up the mountain. The
