Everything is working again and Dave called in this afternoon from high camp (camp 4) at 17,200 ft. The views from this camp are amazing, they are already higher than any other summit in the Alaska Range besides Denali's neighbor Mt. Foraker. Dave said it was a beautiful day up there, but there were some clouds moving in with the next big storm system. They were able to move up to high camp on Sunday, but it is a pretty tough day and everyone needed a day of rest and acclimating before pushing up to the summit. The last few days of the trip, moving to high camp and summit day, are the hardest days of the trip for most climbers.
They're ready to go for the summit as soon as tomorrow, but will need a pretty nice day. The forecast isn't great, but we've seen lot's of great summit days that were forecast to be stormy. They'll get up and be ready in the morning and see what the day brings.
Bill
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Good luck everyone, thinking of you all (especially you Chris, your niece sends kisses too). Can't believe you are all at high camp, eeeek wish I had the guts to do it :) All the best for summit day, we are all rooting for you here and keeping our fingers crossed for good weather xxx
ReplyDeleteWow, that's high! One day I can do that too, NOT!!! Must be hard work to get up there. I hope you are all enjoying the view.
ReplyDeleteThinking about you all the time. Keep safe and stay strong, its summit day soon and it will all be worth it.
Goodluck to the team!
p.s.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to taste the snow for me when you get to the summit! Just teasing!!!!
Gavin,
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Ben
YAY!!! That's awesome! So glad to hear you guys made it to high camp and wish you the absolute best day to summit!!! I can only imagine how incredible the view must be and what a wonderful feeling of accomplishment you will have! Best of luck, thinking of you, and so proud and happy for you! (Eric especially:) )
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Nick and Adrian
ReplyDeleteSending vibes for good weather and good karma - go for it
love carolyn
Good luck to everybody in the group!
ReplyDeleteMay good weather be on your side.
The CCCFD is tracking your progress.
Best Wishes to you Joe,
TK
Obviously you all have alot of people cheering for you. Blessings to everyone , enjoy the majesty of creation and take lots of pictures. Stay strong, mom
ReplyDeleteGo on tigers! Chris wish you all the best from the far Peterborough! Ezequiel,-
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