The Picket Range Expedition
I slowly pulled myself forward though the thick brush with twigs still caught in between my 65-pound pack and my body. I struggled to free myself and press uphill. It was two steps up the hill and one step back because of the muddy ground sliding beneath my feet. Every branch that I fought through was wet and the rain made it that much more miserable. It is one thing to be hit in the face with a branch but it is quite another when its soaking wet. It was as if I was being slapped with a wet sock, ...
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Summit Attempt Aborted: 12/22/09
Well, I set out for the summit this morning. Unfortunately, I turned back toward...
Rest Day: 12/21/09
Well, if we didn’t require a rest day for acclimatization, it would be a beautiful...
Camp 2: 12/20/09
Today, we arrived at Camp 2, 19,000 feet. We plan to have a rest day tomorrow. The...
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Read More Posts From This CategorySummit Attempt Aborted: 12/22/09
Well, I set out for the summit this morning. Unfortunately, I turned back toward Camp 2 after reaching about 20,000 feet, due... »Rest Day: 12/21/09
Well, if we didn't require a rest day for acclimatization, it would be a beautiful day for a summit attempt. The wind is next... »Camp 2: 12/20/09
Today, we arrived at Camp 2, 19,000 feet. We plan to have a rest day tomorrow. The winds are still very strong up here. We are... »Acclimatization Continues: 12/19/09
I did an acclimatization climb today. I went up in altitude 1,000 feet then came back down to Camp 1 to spend the night. The... »Camp 1: 12/18/09
I made it to Camp 1 today. So, I am now at 17,000 feet. There are very high winds up here. I have heard this is one of the more... »