Please accept my apologies for not posting for a day or so. Much has happen since the last post. I'll try to briefly recap. On Friday the winds had let up so the crew decided to make a push for the summit. Temps are still very cold and the group turned around at Denali Pass. The section getting up to the pass is a long rising traverse gaining about 1000 feet in altitude. One could expect a variety of conditions on this section, almost all of which require very slow and careful travel.
The crew returned to High Camp that evening and settled in for one last night up high. On Saturday the team broke camp and began the long journey down the mountain. After a brief stop at the 14,200 ft camp, the crew continued on down to the 11,200 ft camp and checked in for the evening. Mountain Trip has teams at each of these camps so I am sure they were met with plenty of hot drinks and maybe even soup at each stop.
The plan is for them to continue on to Basecamp where I expect to hear from them today.
We are really proud of this hearty crew. They have experienced something very few people could even imagine. An early season trip on the West Buttress is really special. Thanks to everyone for following the crew throughout this climb. I will continue to provide updates until everyone is safely back in Talkeetna.
Happy Trails!
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