Carstensz Pyramid: Team Readies for Summit Attempt
Posted by: Alex Van Steen, Mark Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Carstensz Pyramid
Elevation: 13,900'
Mark Tucker checking in from the Carstensz Pyramid Expedition. All is well. We had a great training day today. We climbed a portion of the route just trying to familiarize ourselves with the terrain and technique. Our team is doing very well. We were pleasantly surprised at the abilities of our group here.
So, of course, it had to starting raining. We did start out in some clear weather but the spicket turned on and it is raining right now. We are going to take a look at the weather starting about midnight tonight. And at some point we’ll pull the trigger and give it our best shot. Safety is our number one priority but we are going to push it hard and hope that we get a chance to make the summit.
We look forward to climbing tonight but for now, we have to get some rest.
Thanks for checking in.
RMI Guide Mark Tucker
RMI Guide Mark Tucker checks in from Carstensz Pyramid Base Camp.
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Comments (6)
Mark, so jazzed to see you are still climbing mountains! Pat is still in college (Theatre) and Erin is a librarian in Md. I am in Louisiana. Say hello to your family for us.
Posted by: Jessie Kelly on
WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY SUMMIT.
ALEX FROM THE CANARY ISLAND
Posted by: ALESSANDRO (ALEX) on
Go for it! Sending you good wishes for clear weather and a successful summit. Much love to all.
Posted by: Mom / Grandma on
Hope to hear soon about the successful summit and clear weather!
Posted by: Marshall Miles on
Have at it! Here is hoping for clear skies Best of wishes! Hugely fun to live this again vicariously via your blogs!
Amy Meredith
Posted by: Amy Meredith on
McGahan clan! Thinking of all of you and enjoying the updates! Sounds like y’all are having a blast! Be safe! Coach Eubanks
Posted by: Amy Eubanks on