Trip Reports

2017 Everest Team Preps For The Summit

No – it’s not Darth Jacob, the new emissary of the Dark side… The climbers on our 2017 Mount Everest team reviewed and practiced the use of our oxygen system in preparation of their final rotation up the mountain.  The winds on the upper mountain have been very strong and there is a good amount…

May 11 Denali Team – At Camp 1

Lead Guide Aaron Diamond called in from Camp 1 on the Kahiltna Glacier today.  The team packed up all their supplies, gear and camp early in the morning and departed Base Camp.  The route starts off with a descent of about 600′, as the tributary Southeast Fork of the Kahiltna feeds down into the main…

Today at Everest Base Camp

Jacob sent a video from basecamp today giving an idea of what’s happening as they wait for their summit push.  There’s always a bit of anxiety around this time, trying to relax, but excited to get going and head for the summit! The route on the South Side of the mountain is still in the…