Trip Reports
Bernd Horsman called in a nice post, which was unfortunately the victim of the vagaries of satellite communication. It is not too intelligible, but I’ll leave it up, as it’s nice to hear his voice. The team pushed up a load of supplies and gear to the narrow ridge line at 16,400′ today. This involved…
Grant Ritchie called in a very nice post, which contained some good news – the team moved up to 14,200′, but also some sad news – they Tylers have descended to base camp and flew off the mountain. Ariel was exhibiting signs and symptoms of altitude sickness, and given the complex terrain ahead of them,…
I have just been talking with the guys at Camp 4 and they are saying the winds are blowing a steady 20+ with gust to well over 30. We have decided to put things are on hold for tonight. The plan now will be a rest day at the South Col. We have been doing…
On the way! All our team is now in Camp 4 resting and getting ready for tonight. The weather is really quite good, probably nicer than in Base Camp, where it is snowing and sleeting this afternoon. We have 3 Sherpas supporting Manoj Vora for his summit go this evening. There were quite a few…
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 the 11,200′ camp! They pushed…
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 high. For a fascinating description…
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 tonight Nepal time. Manoj is…
Brian called in a very nice and descriptive post about the conditions the team has been dealing with of late. Cold and wind!!! recording
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 of our guides. Following the…
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 a summit bid on the…