Gutted isn’t the word …
Sitting in my mountain hard wear 2 meter tent feasting on left over dried foods and ' tai tea ' - don't ask! Had a great nights sleep and ready to greet…
Summit bid over on MtMcKinley …
On Monday 9th June Jason messaged family " Update guys sitting in the Genet Basin at 14.386ft moved up from 11.000ft.nailed it in 5hrs with effects from altitude i felt…
Next step on Mt McKinley …
On Thursday 5th June , Jason sent this message to family " Up this morning feeling strong still focused and committed to pushing this body to the maximum. So with…
Mother nature takes its toll on Mt McKinley..
Just when we thought Jasons luck had changed and was finally able to make his way to the summit of Mt McKinley we received the following messages: ' Mt McKinley you are…
Latest news from Alaska
Apologies for the lack of blogs due to Jason being stuck in the storm with very little coverage. Alaskan rangers have reported that the weather that this snow storm has…
Still snowed in…
On Monday 26th at 6.27 p.m at around 9049ft. , Jason send a message to family "Leaving for next camp at 12am climb till am. Feeling strong. Be glad 2 get…
Location update..
At 10.41 p.m Jason left 8989ft. as it had stopped snowing so he moved his food and supplies up the mountain. He spent a grueling 6 hours in knee-deep freezing…
Day6: Delays due to storm..
On Day6 at 08.58, Jason wrote "Didn't move up last night - bad weather. Must wait for clear window.Very cold temperature & snow. Feeling strong & health good. May be…
Day5: Death Valley
On Day5 at 07.13, Jason left Camp1 at 7800ft. and headed for 'Camp above Death Valley'. At 12.41, Jason wrote "I'm making camp here at 9012ft. Carrying double loads (40kg…
Day3/Day4: Setting up Camp
On Day3 , Jason left Camp1 at 7800ft. with 80kg load and headed to Camp2. At 9029ft. , Jason left half his load (40kg) and headed back to Basecamp where he…
