Hello from Chamonix, France.
Sorry for the delay but our Mont Blanc team summited on Aug 26th! 3 climbers and 2 guides reached the summit of the highest point in Western Europe. The team had a wonderful day climbing high on the mountain.
The next day (Aug 27th) the team descended back to Chamonix and had a great summit celebration dinner in town.
Jonathon Spitzer
IFMGA license mountain guide
Alps Program Director
Alpine Ascents International
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