Summit Day!

5/28/2012

After a few days confined to a tiny tent due to poor weather with two other grown men, I was ready to do just about anything to get out of there, including mountain climbing! Yesterday was a long, hard day but the weather was clear and beautiful. All the poor weather was below us at around 7,000 ft. We were behind another team as we all slowly made our way to the summit. We got some gorgeous photos -- including one with the Wilderness Supply logo -- and then headed back down, where we stopped at 17 camp to rest. The whole trip took us around 14 hours to complete and we were exhausted at the end of it all. Today we will be heading down to 14 camp where we will likely stop to sleep. Depending on conditions and how we feel we may continue on a little further. By tomorrow we hope to get to Base Camp and then get ready to fly on out.

the Browns

5/28/2012 01:19:00 pm

Adam, good stuff, does it hurt yet? If not get down and do some crunches until it does. We look forward to the photo show and face to face down load when you are back to our side of the globe, same message as always- Go you good thing and be safe at it, looking forward to seeing you with the shiny side up, cheers Mate you deserve it!!

Ed R.

5/28/2012 01:48:11 pm

Nice job!

Shannon and Dale

5/28/2012 02:52:08 pm

Great to hear, Adam!
Stay focused 'til the end... still a ways to go to get to Golfview Crescent!!!

Dawn & Dan

5/29/2012 06:58:55 am

CONGRATULATIONS ADAM!!! What a wonderful accomplishment to add to your already impressive resume! We look forward to your summit debriefing. Travel safe.

Pat

5/29/2012 08:30:33 am

There you go, you did it. That wasn't so bad was it? I didn't find it difficult at all. See you soon. Cheers!

5/29/2012 09:08:47 am

You think Denali was tough? I'm looking forward to you dragging my sorry behind up Aconcagua. I'll mix margaritas from the back of your sled while you are pulling me up the hill (don't say I don't contribute - team guy all the way).

Graham

5/29/2012 05:38:58 pm

Did you get time to pick up a coffee (or maybe a Coke zero) from the kiosk at the top before you headed back down again?

bacon

5/30/2012 06:51:08 pm

mate,
well done. . . now please write to Gillie. . . he is upset that he took the effort to send a note and you haven't replied. We did point out you were climbing a mountain at the time and may have had a bit on. but he wouldn't be swayed. . .brilliant!

bacon

5/31/2012 03:37:05 am

Super stocked to hear you made the Summit. Looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back!

The Georges

6/2/2012 06:53:11 pm

Congratulations.
Hopefully you're back in warmer climes now and toasting the achievement.

Well done team.

Albert Martens link

6/4/2012 01:40:46 pm

Adam Way to go! You did it. You are my hero. Love to see your photos. Now for the Polar Bears. Catch up with you later. Congratulations!

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