Trip Reports
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…
Mountain Trip guide Sean McManamy called in to report that the team cached a load of equipment and supplies high on the ridge at 16,000 ft. The ascent begins immediately out of 14 Camp, climbs “the Headwall” on fixed lines, and then the team gets on top of the ridge and works up to the…
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…
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…
Today a group of climbers from around the world are finishing their journey to Anchorage, Alaska, where they will join together as a team to attempt to climb a classic route on the highest peak in North America. The West Buttress route is an iconic challenge for mountaineers, ascending 13,000′ from a tributary of the…
Matt, with the June 13th team, enjoys a cup of coffee after a big move from 11,200ft to 14,000ft. They seem to be in good spirits and happy to have the lower glacier behind them. Here’s Matt: recording
After a long day descending from 17,200ft, the team has finally returned to base camp. They woke up to snow at base camp, and will be spending the night there, but hope to fly out the next morning. Great job Alpenglow Team! recording
They guys beat a trail down the mountain yesterday after their summit day and traveled through the night all the way to base camp. They checked in this morning with the folks at Talkeetna Air Taxi who will send a plane for them as soon the weather allows. It’s a cloudy and rainy morning in…
Japan 8 8 team spent the day at 17,200, and is enjoying the clear views from the upper mountain. Although it’s cold and the forecast isn’t promising, the team plans to wake up in the morning with hopes for good enough weather to move toward the summit. recording
June 13th team gets ready to rest after a hard day of caching gear at 13,500 ft. They hope to wake up in the morning and move to 14,000ft if the weather permits. Everybody is looking strong and prepared for the move. recording