May 28, 2023
The May 13 Team waited out cold and windy conditions above 17,000 ft (m) today on what we hear was a very relaxing rest day! Our bodies have to work much harder to function at higher altitudes with less oxygen in our blood. Considering the team climbed 3,000 ft (m)
May 28, 2023
The May 17 Team has decided to take an extra rest day at Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m) while waiting for better weather to move up to High Camp 17,200 ft (5242 m). From climber Martin's dispatch we hear that after a day of resting in tents, the team
May 28, 2023
Guide Chris Dickson called in from Anchorage with the May 8th team's final dispatch. They flew off the glacier yesterday morning, showered, ate and drove back to Anchorage that night. The crew is starting to make their respective ways homeward, but some of the boys are first going to treat
May 27, 2023
Our May 20 Team climbers called in on the radio tonight while their Mountain Trip guides showed off their gourmet chef skills in the cook tent. From what we hear, the dining at Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m) has been especially good! The team is enjoying excellent weather and
May 27, 2023
Mountain Trip guide, Jed, called in with the dispatch for the May 21 climb team after their big push up and around Windy Corner 13,000 ft (3962 m) from their home of Camp 2 11,000 ft (3353 m)! This day involves an early breakfast before steep snow climbing up the
May 27, 2023
Mountain Trip guide, Tom Huntely is calling in live with the dispatch from his -20 degree sleeping bag at the team's new home of Camp 4 17,200 ft (5242 m)! That means they are right on schedule and were able to complete their objective for the day. Congratulations team! This
May 27, 2023
It's a great day to hear from our Mountain Trip friend and guide for the May 17 team, Karl Welter! He really paints the picture for us today of how good life can be at Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m)! Tap the audio link below to hear his full
May 26, 2023
Mountain Trip guide Maddie's dispatch has some exciting news for the May 13 Team! Aside from lots of good eating in the cook tent at Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m), rest time in the tents, and leisurely walks this team is preparing to make the move to High Camp
May 26, 2023
Celine Xuereb called in from the broad Genet Basin at 14,200' (4328m) with an update from the team. They are poised and ready to move up to high camp, as soon as the winds above over the upper mountain. They placed their cache on the ridge two days ago and
May 26, 2023
Climber Steven called in with the update for the May 17 Team to let us know that spirits are high and that the team is making good use of their rest day at Camp 3 14,200 ft (m) by practicing their technical skills for the fixed lines! Tomorrow the team's
