They made it to high camp today at 17,200 ft. It's a big day, and a pretty strenuous climb to get up there, so everyone is a bit tired tonight, but doing great. They'll plan on taking a rest day tomorrow, they'll need to be feeling strong and rested before the final push on up to the summit. They are excited to have made it up to high camp, now they just need one nice day to reach the summit.
The last 1000 ft of climbing up the ridge to reach high camp is some of the most beautiful on the West Buttress route. Here's a picture of the ridge looking back from camp, if you click on the image you can see climbers on the route.
Here's a picture of high camp, with the trail leading to Denali pass, and on to the summit in the back.
Servus Pascal,
ReplyDeleteGreat job - not very long and you and your Bergsteigerkameraden will be on top of North America! I hope you guys have good weather. Push hard but keep safe.
Christoph
Great going. Won't be long now. Hope the weather holds.
ReplyDeleteRichard, Fingers crossed for good weather! Hope the attitude isn't affecting you too baddly. All the kids are missing you and cann't wait for you to get back home. Wife having fun scheming about her next big outing!!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. The scenery looks fabulous, definately wetting my appetite for big mountains again!
ReplyDeletePeter Alasdair Kinloch,
ReplyDeleteBebişim i look to for you on picture, but i could not see you:))) I missed you a lot. I look forward to heard your good news. I love you XXXXX
I hope that you will have nice weather next days.
ReplyDeleteJust one big step to the summit and after that ... Lets go fishing, Aljosa!
Richard, Looks easier than Tryfan with three children, a dog and a whingeing adult (me). Good luck on the final push. Cold Peroni will be waiting for you when you return (on David)....
ReplyDeleteFrom Paul and Ali....
great going folks! the photos are amazing.
ReplyDeletego Anush go Anush. good luck to all and
may the weather be great for the final
summit push.
take care.
Try and get a taxi to the top guys :-)
ReplyDeleteJokes apart...have a nice trip up, good luck to all and hope the weather holds for you guys.
Best of luck Anush...all of you are ROCK STARS!
Pascal, you're nearly there !Well done and good luck to all of you especially mein berg monster Smoo! The photos look great and I am wishing you good weather and sending you a big hug and kiss, Sarah
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