The West Buttress of Denali from out the plane window today. the snowy basin in the middle of the picture is the 14,000 ft basin where Camp 3 is.If you click on the photo to enlarge it, you can actually see the small dots that are tents at Camp 3. The trail up to the fixed lined heads up and left from camp and is just visible in the larger image.
Dear Steve, what an amazing experience you are having. I bet the views are fantastic up there. Tom says " you are very clever to climb that high, are you going to slide back down?!" Well Done! We have had fun following your progress and can't wait to see you in person very soon. loads of hugs from Lesley, Jess and Tom xxx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the whole summit team. Your achievements mean so much to so many people who have been following the expedition.
ReplyDeleteGiles and Steve - you have shown great courage, and deciding to turn back must have been an incredibly tough decision to make, but undoubtedly the right one.
Hope your frozen fingers don't stop you from holding a beer glass!
Steve, I've been following your trip. Congrats on your climb - impressive (and lots of effort training) just getting there. I make an attempt on 6/23. I'll try and catch you in Talkeentna to get any tips. If you have time give me a call when you hit Talkeentna or Anchorage. Hope to connect.
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Oh! Steve, such an achievement!
ReplyDeleteThe highest you have ever been in the world, just like my admiration for you. It's been a difficult time for you all. Well done, your Dad will be unbearable with pride! You just have to get home safely now, I can't wait to hear all about it.
Congratulation also to Giles, look after each other on the homeward journey.
To Kevin, well done! An emotional, as well as physical, achievement, your family will be so proud of you. Are you planning the next one? I
know Steve and Giles will be!!
Lots of love Steve, Wow!
Christine,
Well done Steve!
ReplyDeleteI'm very proud of you Big Bro! Congrats to you and the the rest of the team on your climb.
Take care on the way down!
Lots of Love
Becca and Martin
Kevin,Steve,Giles,Dave and Jacob- Congratulations! After getting a different view of the mountain I can't believe the effort it would take just to get to Camp 3.You guys are awesome.Thanks for letting share your experience through this site and hopefully we didn't lessen your experience with our fly over.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great opportunity it was to be able to fly around the mountain and see all the climbers and the different camps.At that point we had 3 generations up there (but 2 were cheaters in the plane!)
-very humbling.
Bob & Sandi Woolsey
Wow!!! Thanks so much for sharing! Congrats and a great 2009 year is upon us. Thanks...Bill for introducing me to the trip of a lifetime!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Tim