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Colorado's Longs Peak offers more than one hundred routes to the summit but most people take the Keyhole Route. If you want an alternative that is less crowded, slightly shorter by mileage, longer by time and more difficult actually climbing then the Loft Route is for you. I most recently climbed it in August, 2006. Please see my other Longs Peak pages for an overview of the mountain since this page will cover the Loft Route only.
Tragedy on K2 as 4 Russian climbers were killed in an avalanche near the summit. Banjo, who climbed with WIlco, Ger and others on our team, escaped along with Jacek and 3 Russian climbers according to his site. My sincere condolences go out to the Russian's family and friends.
I can confirm that all our 29 team members are back home except for Mick who should be in transit today.
Mountains are dangerous in the best of times. I have attached an update directly from Ger on his condition. An amazing experience for him. Marcus was kind enough to give me permission to repost an email he sent out to his friends on his Broad Peak summit. It is quite a read and reveals the dangers of even an "easy" 8000m peak. Thanks Marcus and Ger. Well done. Please Enjoy:
Continue reading "PostScript: K2 Russian Deaths and Ger update plus Marcus' Summit Report" »
What a trip … and I left before it was half over! I said several times to my teammates that I considered the expedition a success just by getting us all to Islamabad. But my real measure was a safe return for each person back to their families. I am thankful that both goals were accomplished.
I am also appreciate of your generosity in raising money for the earthquake survivors. I will announce the final number and the agency to receive it on a video I will post next week on my site.
I have made the decision to leave the expedition and return to the US as quickly as I can.
We knew we had it great for longer than normal so it was no surprise last night when the clouds moved in, temps dropped and it started to snow.
After yesterday's summit by Ryan and the route now fixed, I am sure everyone is curious where their friends or family are currently located and how they are doing. With a couple of climbers who asked not to be noted here is a list of where they are, their highest camp reached and an * indicates they are heading towards the summit.
On Sunday, June 25 at 10:27 AM, Ryan Waters, of the FTA team reached the true summit of Broad Peak, 26,401'/8047m via the normal route, the West Ridge. They left Camp 4 at 2:30 AM and returned to C3 at 3:00 PM.
Continue reading "First Summit for Field Touring Alpine K2006 WorldClimb" »
