Trip Reports
Congratulations!! Marcus called in from the highest point in North America, 20,320′ to let us know that the team made it to the top!! We are very excited for everyone, and wish them a great walk out. They will make their way back to High Camp, spend the night, and then make their way to…
Yesterday the team had their first cache day of the expedition. This is expedition style climbing, which allows climbers to climb high and sleep low aiding in altitude acclimatization. They chose some items they won’t need for a few days, like snacks and meals, and carried them most of the way to Camp 2. They…
The team made it up to High Camp at 17,200’ yesterday! Moving up to High Camp can be a big push. You gain 3,000’ and also spend some time on steeper terrain. This is where the team ascends the Fixed Lines which is a long section of fixed rope they climb using ascenders. After that…
The team is hanging at High Camp at 17,200’! They have been there for just a couple of days as they wait for a better weather windy for their summit attempt. They are hoping to give it a go today! We wish them the best! Here’s Kelly: recording
Today the team enjoyed an important rest day at Camp 3. Emma calls in to describe the “aggressively” relaxing day they had. Rest days at Camp 3 are important for acclimatization and in preparation for moving up to High Camp. Teams use this time to practice technical skills they need as they move up, go…
Yesterday the team enjoyed a rest day at Camp 3 in preparation for moving up to High Camp today. During a rest day, the team will often practice their fixed line ascension, using their ascenders and practicing moving around pickets. They may even make a trip to an overlook known as the Edge of the…
Yesterday the June 15 team moved from Camp 2 up to Camp 3! After some breakfast and coffee, they packed up camp and cached their snowshoes. From here on out the team needs crampons. Right out of camp they start their day climbing up Motorcycle Hill. At the top you start to feel like you’re…
Lead Guide Jordan called in from the June 10th Team to report that they had a stellar day cacheing on the 16,000′ Ridge between Camp 3 and High Camp, taking it all the way to Washburn’s Thumb before leaving their cache. Hear it from Jordan himself: Audio Recording As Jordan put it, his team of…
A climber from the June 12th West Buttress Team called in from Camp 3 to report that they had an excellent day going “a little bit higher up”. Sadly, the rest of the dispatch got cut off but we can report that the team installed a cache on the 16,000′ Ridge between Camp 3 and…
Climber Anna with the June 9th Team called in from Camp 3 with an update on their rest day at 14,200′! For a rest day, it sounds like it was quite action-packed! Listen to Anna’s dispatch here: Audio Recording A field trip to the Park Ranger’s tent, a snow “spa day” with a much-needed hair…