May 20, 2013
Jacob called in a post that did not fully transmit over the temperamental satellite phone service available at such northern latitudes. I'll leave his brief message live for those who will enjoy hearing even a brief snippet of his voice. The team was finally able to move up out of
May 19, 2013
Steve checked in to give us an update on the team's waiting at the big basin camp at 14,200'. They've been here a couple of extra days, waiting on the weather to break. It seems as if the snow has let up, but it is still very, very windy up
May 19, 2013
Hi All, here is a quick update: our team is moving up to Camp 4 today. Summit teams are reporting very cold and windy conditions up higher, but below the South Col conditions are good. The forecast is looking very good and anticipate a summit go on the 21st, later
May 19, 2013
Brian called in a very nice and descriptive post about the conditions the team has been dealing with of late. Cold and wind!!! recording
May 19, 2013
Today, a team of climbers from around the globe will meet in Anchorage as part of the next step in their preparations for an attempt of the West Buttress route of Denali. Today will be busy with a morning team meeting and a comprehensive equipment check, directed by a team
May 19, 2013
Manoj called in after a big day, moving up to Camp 3 at about 24,000'. The weather was very cooperative today and, despite a bit of a busy day on the fixed lines up the Lhotse Face, he is in position for moving up to the South Col tomorrow for
May 19, 2013
Good news today! Manoj and our Sherpas are in Camp 3 at close to 24,000 ft. Everything is going well! The team is enjoying great weather, a good forecast and their plans are set for a move on up to the South Col tomorrow. 60 some people summitted today in
May 18, 2013
Karen got a bit cut off, but was able to let us all know that they were able to make their back carry today and now have all of their supplies at hand. They had left a cache below their 11,200′ camp several days ago, but had been unable to
May 18, 2013
Jacob called in from 11,200′ on the team’s 7th day at this elevation. The storm that has been sitting on them has prevented them from moving up to the next camp, but it appears that the weather is trying to change. Everyone is doing well, but they are eager to
May 18, 2013
I'm not entirely certain who called in a report from 14,200' today, but it might be Geert-Jan? If anyone recognizes the caller, please let me know! The team has been busy maintaining their camp in the heavy snowfall of recent days. They finally saw the sun after three days of
