Strong day today, Zach sez- the team carried a load of supplies up from 11 camp to a cache at 13, 500'. Their day involved moving up Motorcycle Hill right out of 11 camp, climbing below Squirrel point (so named because climbers reportedly found a squirrell living in the area subsiding off old food caches) and moving across the Polo fields to Windy Corner. Once around the corner they negotiated a crevassed but mostly flat stretch that leads to a sheltered spot where most parties cache their gear. There are lots of names for the features in the area, a testament to the long history of climbers on the West Buttress. Zach said conditions were a little blustery around Windy Corner but very pleasant at the cache, and the team is still feeling strong. This day is typically the first that climbers feel the altitude and it is common to have the first altitude headache of the season when they return to 11 camp.
A message from the field from Steve to Pam: Steve hopes everything is OK.
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Glad to hear everything is going well and unsurprised to hear that Windy Corner is living up to its name. Hope you are enjoying yourself and that no headaches are forthcoming. Nothing much to report here; Long Rains seem to have abated (for now) so dogs, horses and pilots are all a bit happier and driving is slightly less of a suicide mission (relatively-speaking - TIA an all that). Climb away!
ReplyDeleteHiya Dunc and crew. I am so jealous... I wanted so badly to be there with you all. All the reports remain very positive about the "strong group", lets hope the weather, etc. give you a good chance of success. Thanks for birthday wishes, I am suffering this morning after Hayseed Dixie for my birthday with Tris. Found myself on someone's floor, 3 miles from my car, smelling of curry and beer at 6.00am !
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Ashley
Dunc, Stevie and Ernie - Great to hear you are doing well. Following your blogs everyday and really, really wish I was there with you but on this occasion there were other important factors. Pleased to hear the reports on Denali. Life going very well in Durham with training at least once (if not twice) a day. Good luck, best wishes and stay safe - John and Ruth xxx
ReplyDeletehope you did take a bit of a rest and some time off...following your blogs daily and sending you "verbal" reinforcements! xx Jim and Sherry
ReplyDeleteGood Luck to Dan Healy and team for the remainder of your ascent! Molly and I are enjoying the blog updates. (Shawn sending via friend's email)
ReplyDeleteI have NHL news for Jean-Philippe, it's going to be Flyers against Chicago in the finals. Montreal is no longer in the running so he won't miss any more of the action. Good luck to the group for the coming days.
ReplyDeleteMarie-Eve
Dunc, Ernie & Steve,
ReplyDeleteHope your all well! Your missing a heat wave here! Nothing exciting to report as your all having the adventure. Stephen is training hard for Mt Blanc and in true style I'm supervising!
Stay safe and best wishes to you all
Christine & Tilly (oh an Marzy!)
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Hello to all you folks on the Denali expedition. We want to address a special hello to Jean-Philippe Pépin, from his team back in Montreal, BDC Connex. Looking forward to seeing you and sharing with us your extraordinary adventure.
ReplyDeleteCheers!