May 23, 2025
11000′ K Camp (Riley Gilson)
Team 1, lead by Brad Swanson, is ascending to 11k Camp! This incredible landscape provides a beautiful view of the summit on a clear day, as seen in the photo above.
Team 2, led by Max Bond, is caching at 10k Camp, and will be spending to night at ski hill. Caching is a process by which climbers ease long ascents. By taking time to take a load of supplies (but not their full gear load), to a higher elevation, and then returning and taking a second trip with the rest of their gear, they not only make a huge load more manageable, they also give their bodies time to acclimate to the higher elevation and slow their ascent. This means lighter loads on stronger bodies, which is a benefit in the extreme conditions of this beautiful mountain!