I just received third-hand news from the team and we know know who made the summit.
Jack Strickland, Babptista Kwok and Martin Douthitt all reached the summit the day before yesterday.
I do not know the circumstances surrounding Christian, however he and the rest of the team are all at Camp 3 at 14,200' (4328 m), and should be descending shortly. They planned on sleeping late today, and will pack up and head down to Camp 1 at 7,800' (2380 m) this afternoon or evening, Alaska Time. Guide Bill Dwyer needed to get back for personal reasons, so he descended through the night last night and is currently in Talkeetna.
Congratulations to all the team. Climbing Denali is a lot of hard work and you all did great!
I'll keep posting as I receive updates on their descent.
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Martin: All of us here are ecstatic that you made it to the top....the suspense was killing us! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteNow have a safe trip home & see ya soon
YeeeeeHAW! Great news, Martin! So glad to hear it for you. Happy trails to all.
ReplyDeleteChristian- congratulations on climbing on the highest mountain in North America! The four of you should be so proud- it takes a lot of courage and strength to do something so brave! You all be careful coming down, and, again, everyone is very proud of the 4 of you! -Kate Strickland
ReplyDeleteAmen! to all of the above from grateful family and friends. We are all proud, relieved and happy to be getting you back safe, healthy and hopefully very proud of yourselves. Lots of love, Carolyn
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