The weather today was not what the forecast had predicted. The crew woke up to -15 F (-22 C) temperatures and high winds blowing up higher.
Today was their twentieth day on the mountain, and they decided that enough was enough. It will take them a couple of days to get back to base camp, and they could easily have to wait for a day or two to fly, given the slushy snow conditions of the airstrip.
They dug deep and gave the mountain their best effort, but the weather was uncooperative, and they never got a chance to summit. Congratulations to everyone for all their hard effort.
They are going to try to make it to Camp 2 or Camp 1 today, and will hopefully be back at base camp tomorrow.
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Congratulations everyone on all that you accomplished! Doug, I am proud of you!
ReplyDeleteI agree... congratulations to all of you! It is a shame you couldn't summit, but glad you didn't risk it. Sara... I miss you and look forward to having you home. I am sure Caleb is thinking the same.
ReplyDeleteHi everyone - Bummer but also awesome. Whole trip is unbelievable. Y'all rock. Noone else we know could've hung in like you guys. Frampton - Can't wait to have you back in the 100+ degree heat and at sea level. Love your family.
ReplyDeleteDoug, you have done it! I am sure the journey was very inspiring and well worth the adventure. It takes tremendous inner strength and fortitude to push on and complete what you lot have done! Bravo to you all!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations everyone and have a safe journey home!
Marion
Hey Doug and everyone, Fantastic climb, you are all successful, the very best ever. It took tremendous strength and determination to go so far. Mike, Cindy, Dale, Jane and I are so very very proud of you.
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