Summitted on June 14, 2006 Altitude 6,194m (20,320ft)
Day 1 - Preparations
Preparing equipment for the trip in the Alpine Ascents aircraft hanger. I was only missing toilet paper. Something one does not want to forget!
Day 1 - Ranger Station
Next stop was the National Parks Service Ranger Station to pay our Special Use Fee and pick up our Clean Mountain Cans (i.e., carry them up and carry them down…
Day 1 - Airport
Then off to the airport to await a plane to fly us to the mountain.
Day 1 - Airport
We waited and waited. Unfortunately, the weather at base camp on the mountain was not good enough to land the plane.
Day 1 - Pub
So, we headed to the local pub. Maybe we will fly tomorrow.
Day 2 - Airport
And indeed, the planes were flying on Day 2. Here the entire team is ready to board the flight. Back row: Scott, John, Laura, Ben, Steve. Front Row: Kathy…