Trip Reports

May 29 Team Stands on the Summit!!!

Congratulations to the whole team! Yesterday they had the chance to stand on the tallest point in North America at 20,310′ (6190m)! This is a huge, long day in colder temps and pretty high altitude. The team tackled some of the most challenging terrain yet to touch the highest reaches of this continent. We hope…

June 2 Team Rest Day at Camp 3

Yesterday the team took a well deserved rest day at Camp 3. They spent the day perfecting their snow camp and reviewing skills that they will need as they continue up the mountain. Sometimes on rest days at camp 3 teams will also take some time to walk out to The Edge of the World,…

June 5 Team Caches at Windy Corner

Yesterday the team donned their crampons and pulled out their ice axes. They started first up the mile long hill rising directly out of Camp 2 known as Motorcycle Hill. Topping out here they climbed up Squirrel Hill (known for the family of squirrels that resides here…. just kidding). Above Squirrel Hill is a larger…

May 26 Team is Off the Mountain

Josh Jesperson, the May 26 team lead guide, called in to let us know the team has celebrate their adventure and summit with a final meal together back in civilization. They have all since dispersed and are making their way back to their loved ones! Thank you for following along and supporting this team from…

June 2 Team Moves to Camp 3

Yesterday the team packed up everything at Camp 2 (11,200′ 3413m) and started up Motorcycle Hill, then Squirrel Hill, then onto the Polo Field where the glacier gradually continues to gain elevation up to Windy Corner. The team got around Windy Corner and climbed up into Genet Basin where Camp 3 resides at 14,200′ (4328m).…