Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Back at Base Camp
The team has safely made it back down to base camp and will be picked up by Talkeetna Air Taxi when the weather clears. A huge thank you to everyone who believed in the team and sent positive comments. They were very much appreciated.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Cold on the mountain
Expedition update: Despite extremely cold temperatures (-60 degrees F), the team is doing well. Realistically, until the weather warms up, the team will be staying at their currently location. Mother nature, warmer temps would much appreciated.
When asked, Christine said clouds moved in last night and they were not able to see the Northern Lights.
When asked, Christine said clouds moved in last night and they were not able to see the Northern Lights.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Cold morning on Denali
Expedition update: The team woke to a chilly –46 degree temperatures this morning with minimal wind. Yesterday was exhausting and a lot of hard work. However, the team was able to make a snow cave just below the last big slope on Windy Corner. Today, if all goes well, the team may carry supplies up to 13,500 feet.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Towards 12,600 ft
Expedition update: Today the team will move to 12,600 feet and set up camp and retrieve supplies carried yesterday. The temperature fell to –25 degrees Fahrenheit last night at the 11,500 ft camp. Christine further explained the team is doing well and they are motivated to accomplish their goal. Although it’s out of her control, Christine apologizes for the poor satellite transmissions and would like to thank all of their supporters for their encouragement and well wishes.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Better conditions
Expedition update: Christine cheerfully reports the team woke this morning to clear skies. Cold weather and wind moved in last night and frozen most of the powdery snow, which will make travel today much easier. Ski Hill was very tough to ascend due to the snow conditions. The team is packing up and preparing to move up towards their next camp. Christine is hoping to find Motorcycle Hill frozen which will make for easier travel. Overall, the team is in good spirits and doing well.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
At 9,200 feet.
Expedition update: Christine and Artur are doing well. They pushed up Ski Hill yesterday despite fresh deep snow. Atop Ski Hill, close to 9,200 ft, they have made camp. Hard ice below the snow prevented the construction of a good snow cave. Due to the current weather conditions, the team will decide later today if they will retreat lower to wait out the storm or go higher on the mountain.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Progress being made.
Expedition update: Christine and Artur are making great progress as they are now approaching Ski Hill. Fresh now is on the glacier however navigating the lower Kahilitna has not been too problematic from the team. Satellite transmission has been sketchy but Christine has been able to call in updates to the website.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
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