News from High Places

Dave is still at the NPS camp at 14,200'. He is eating and rehydrating and getting some of his strength back. If the weather clears in the next day or so NPS may still try to fly him out. Otherwise, within a few days he should have enough strength to walk out on his own. Go Dave! Again, thanks to the NPS and fellow Mountain Trip guides who helped Dave down to camp and who are currently taking care of him. He is thankful for the support and thoughts of everyone on and off the mountain.

Not much other movement on the mountain today. Most of the mountain received a few feet of snow last night. Today turned into another rest/weather day for all teams. Thankfully the wind has been minimal so everyone was able to get good rest last night and today. Over the next few days this new snow will settle, decreasing the avalanche danger along the climbing route. Once all the snow settles the climbers will not be wallowing through all this new snow, making climbing much easier.

I will post more updates as I hear more about Dave and the rest of the team. We all hope the weather clears and the snow settles soon for the team's summit bid.