August 7, 2024 Another early start today, with our crew waking us at 06:00 sharp. As much as we love the coffee, we're still not a fans...

August 8, 2024 Another 06:00 wake-up call. (Seriously, do these guys ever sleep in?) The usual coffee delivery arrived at our tent door,...

August 9, 2024 We began our summit push last night at 23:45 under a blanket of stars, with absolutely no light pollution to guide us—just...

So you have a LARGE list given to you by the climbing company you have hired to take you up the mountain and you're wondering, "do I...

August 10, 2024 Why break tradition now? It was another 06:00 wakeup call, accompanied by a big, steaming cup of fresh coffee. As if the...

August 13, 2024 As the sun peeked through the hotel room curtains, David and I finally woke up around 0730. After nine days of early...