Climbers: Geoff Strommer (Oregon), Jennifer Logan (UK), Paul Davies (UK), Steven Hart (Florida), David Chambers (Texas), Brian Roark (Texas), Virginia Cross (Australia), Selina Dicker (UK)
Guide Andrew Yasso called June 27th at 10:20 pm PST:
Message from an anonymous climber on the team who hijacked the phone: Dear friends and family it's been snowing for three days and it's not the pretty stuff of christmas cards. The enforced incarceration has brought out the best in our guides who are sharing the responsibilities of scavenging food, rescuing, and babysitting us admirably. Although, their mountain fashion can be questionable at times; shorts can be just too short sometimes.
If you haven't already noticed we are stuck. We can't go up and we can't go down so we are considering hiring a chinook (helicopter) to evacuate ourselves. Whoever told us there was a bar up here was lying. Camp 14 is nothing like a ski resort and the stories of Fresh Alaskan Salmon are all lies. There are no single men here and the women are scary. Two of the group have gone stir crazy, one has become a recluse and the other three can only communicate in "UNO" language. Things got so bad two days ago we considered a cous-de-tas, however, the guides brilliantly averted this with some cheese quesadillas and hot cocoa. Denali: we are looking forward to seeing you on our descent and hopefully never seeing each other again. Lots of love team camp 3/4. P.S. don't believe a word of Andrew's dispatches none of us are enjoying dragging a sled up a mountain.
Andrew's Dispatch after recovering the phone:
It looks like the weather has cleared momentarily and it doesn't look like it has snowed as much as we thought so hopefully we will be able to descend half the mountain this afternoon while snow conditions are stable. We will build a camp half way most likely and then wait for colder temperatures to complete the trek on the lower glacier. Hopefully this plan will dissuade any further attempts of a cous and it appears I can't control the weather but in the future I'm going to try harder. Here's to safe travels and hopefully we'll be talking to you soon.
Andrew's Dispatch after recovering the phone:
It looks like the weather has cleared momentarily and it doesn't look like it has snowed as much as we thought so hopefully we will be able to descend half the mountain this afternoon while snow conditions are stable. We will build a camp half way most likely and then wait for colder temperatures to complete the trek on the lower glacier. Hopefully this plan will dissuade any further attempts of a cous and it appears I can't control the weather but in the future I'm going to try harder. Here's to safe travels and hopefully we'll be talking to you soon.
7 comments:
Okay, doubling my effort in visualizing a safe, timely return to a comfortable altitude for Team 8. I am sure you all are strong and capable or you would not be on the mtn.
Paul, I absolutely know you alive to fullfill everything in your unlimited potential. Do what you need to do, mentally & physically. Climbing a mtn is inviting the unknown.
Your friend always, Lisa in Colorado
Super P - Can't tell you how great it was to hear from you, especially after missing your call on Monday! Know you, Andrew, Mary and all of Team 8 will be on your toes moving down hill - may the Force be with you!
Stay alert, safe, strong, and up wind from other's stinkiness! (Heard the hot shower thing at 14,000 is really just a rumor - bummer!)
Love you more than Aunt Jimyma on flapjacks. My heart & prayers accompany your every step.
Super P - Can't tell you how great it was to hear from you, especially after missing your call on Monday! Know you, Andrew, Mary and all of Team 8 will be on your toes moving down hill - may the Force be with you!
Stay alert, safe, strong, and up wind from other's stinkiness! (Heard the hot shower thing at 14,000 is really just a rumor - bummer!)
Love you more than Aunt Jimyma on flapjacks. My heart & prayers accompany your every step.
BTW Colonel - found your perfect horse - he has a whole entire method for doing things properly, likes to be in full command, climbs mountains well, and generally exceeds performance expectations. Plus, he's even more handsome than Peekaboo and will look spiffy in camo. xo J
Paul Rosser - We are guessing from the post that you took those short shorts. Seriously, what's up with that? You scare people with your craziness. Bet you have all of your body hair now though. In all seriousness, we are so glad that you all are safe given the harsh weather that's been holding you and the team back. Keep focused, stay sharp and make it home safe.
Much love,
George and Kate
Paul Rosser - From the posts, it sounds like you took your short shorts. What's up with that? You scare people with your craziness. Bet you have all of your body hair now though. In all seriousness, we are glad you are safe given the terrible weather that's been holding your team hostage. Keep focused, stay sharp and get home safe.
Much love,
George and Kate
P. We are following your progress and know that everything you need you already know! Miss you a ton. Kisses from across the big water.
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