Trip Reports

June 9 Gigi Legacy Team Descending

We just received word that the Gigi Legacy team is headed back to Base Camp. It sounds like Bob has sustained an injury to his leg, and while he is ambulatory, he has elected to descend. We are so sorry that this happened and we are super proud of Bob’s effort. The guides report that…

Back Carry For June 13 Team

Hui Ling and Christiaan called in the team’s report today. The climbers made a back carry today, meaning that they dropped back down to the site of their last supply cache at about 13,500′, dug it up from the snow and carried the supplies back up to 14 Camp.  This makes for a pretty easy…

Team Japan 8 8 at High Camp

Yesterday was a stormy day at High Camp for Team Japan 8 8. Guide Eli Potter reports strong winds again today, but clear skies. It sounds like Mr. Matsumotosan has developed altitude sickness and will be descending with a guide to lower elevation. The team will be monitoring the weather closely, and if given an…

June 5 Team Back in Anchorage

Team leader Durny called  this afternoon to report that the team is safe and sound and enjoying the abundant oxygen in Anchorage. The team had an extra day at Base Camp, due to weather conditions, but the skies cleared and they were able to fly out this morning. It sounds like they assisted our air…

June 9 Team at High Camp

The team took advantage of good weather today to move from 14 Camp, up the fixed lines on the “headwall”, to High Camp at 17,200. The views from this section of the climb are stunning,  and it sounds like the team enjoyed the views as they ascended. The climbers are currently resting, hydrating, and relaxing…