May 21, 2014
recording Satellite phones are an amazing technology but often lead to dropped calls. Keep in mind they are speaking through outer space! Sounds like they rested today getting ready for a big day tomorrow, moving to high camp if the weather permits it.
May 21, 2014
Yesterday a team of climbers from around the world met in Anchorage to begin an epic journey. The climbers have spend many months training, collecting the appropriate gear, and dreaming about their upcoming adventure. It was a busy day in Anchorage, starting with a team meeting and equipment check at
May 21, 2014
We are really happy to help a team of climbers from the UAE on a quest to climb the 7 summits. The team arrived in Anchorage on May 19th, sorted a huge pile of gear, and headed to Talkeetna yesterday. The weather was favorable and the team flew to the
May 20, 2014
The May 12th team experienced 40/50 mph wind gusts yesterday, so they stayed hunkered down in their tents at camp. Sounds like they didn't have it too bad----Durny prepared a pizza dinner! The team woke to a bluebird day, and they moved a load of gear and supplies to a
May 20, 2014
The May 8th team had a big day today, moving a load of equipment and supplies up the fixed lines to a cache at 16,400 ft. The weather was cold when the team started out, but the ascent quickly warmed the climbers. The "headwall" section of the climb starts just
May 20, 2014
Today the May 16th team cached a load of equipment and supplies at about 10,ooo ft. After the previous day's weather of high winds and cold, the team was rewarded with a beautiful, warm day to make their move. Ray called in the report tonight, and it sounds like the
May 19, 2014
After practicing skills in base camp, the May 16th team moved up the Kahiltna glacier to Camp 1 today. Nungshi called in the report, but unfortunately the dispatch was cut short because the satellite connection was lost. This is not unusual, and it happens quite a lot in the mountains.
