July 3, 2014
Brian Levendusky called in a post from the huge basin camp at 14,200'. This camp is both geographically large and tends to be the busiest camp on the mountain, with climbers taking 4-5+ days at this elevation while their bodies acclimatize. The team was fortunate to have clear, blue skies
July 2, 2014
More silliness at 11,200' Camp! Clint Brewer called in the team report tonight. Under beautiful, clear skies the team put in a cache of equipment and supplies at 13,200'. The team is clearly in good spirits, doing well, and happy with the bacon (!) they had with dinner. The plan
July 2, 2014
Mountain Trip guide Matt Bohne reports that it was a sunny, warm day at High Camp. The June 13 Team soaked up the warm sunshine, resting and relaxing, in preparation for a summit bid tomorrow. Best of luck to the team! recording
July 2, 2014
Today was a beautiful, sunny day at 14 Camp and the team took advantage of the good weather to practice rope skills. They will use these skills tomorrow, as they ascend the "headwall" section of the climb to put in a cache of equipment and supplies at 16,400'. Rob sends
July 2, 2014
I'm uncertain who it was that called in, so if anyone could help identify the caller, please do so! The team carried loads of supplies up and around the iconic Windy Corner today. Windy Corner is a steep rib of rock that drops off the West Buttress and essentially guards
July 1, 2014
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
July 1, 2014
Climber Steve Camkin called in the team report tonight. It sounds like the team enjoyed a restful day at 14 Camp today, taking in the stunning scenery. Situated in the beautiful Genet basin, 14 Camp offers incredible views of Mt. Foraker, Mt. Hunter, and the surrounding Alaska range. The plan
July 1, 2014
It's a snowy evening at 11,200 Camp, but the team was able to descend to approximately 10,000' to pick up their cache of equipment and supplies. Climber Matt Magoffin called in the team report today, and it sounds like spirits are high and the team is doing well. We've learned
July 1, 2014
Clearly the June 23 team is having a wonderful time! They are currently at 11,200' Camp, and the plan is to carry a load of equipment and supplies up to approximately 13,500' tomorrow. Here's today's report, including some animal impersonations !!??? recording
July 1, 2014
Hello everyone! Our trip wrapped up a handful of days ago and Bob is back home in Seattle and the guides have moved on toward their next adventures. Although our trip concluded early due to an injury Bob sustained while ascending Motorcycle Hill on our move to 14,200 camp, the
