Camped at Denali Pass!

The team made a big push today, with the intention of going up and over Denali Pass at 18,200'. they decided it was more prudent to camp just below the Pass, as Maria's knee is acting up again. Everyone is doing well, other than Maria's knee.

Way to hang in there Maria! This is a remote trip and descending back down the Muldrow is not a good option. The fact that you made it up to Denali Pass is a testament to your toughness and fortitude. Bien hecha! It was a very cold morning this morning with -35 degrees Fahrenheit. Brrr!!!

The plan is for Zach and Lianne to make a summit bid tomorrow morning. They will have radio contact with Sam and Maria and if they can get up to the summit quickly, they will radio back down and Sam and Maria will break camp for the descent to 17,200' on the West Buttress route. Apparently, there was a team camped at that camp only a couple of days ago, who did not make the summit. This should mean that the crew can move down and find snow walls already established, which will save them a lot of work.

We have a team that should move to 14,200' on the West Buttress the day after tomorrow, so the Sourdough's should have plenty of support as they descend down the Buttress.

I'm really proud of everyone for digging deep and persevering on such a committing endeavor.

Let's all wish the team luck tomorrow.

Ciao,

Todd