Hi everyone! Today, the team traveled by four-wheel drive up to the Cayambe Hut (4,658 m/15,282 ft).Then, they hiked and scrambled for an hour up to the Cayambe glacier (4,898 m/16,070 ft) for a climbing skills review and to acclimate. Tomorrow, they will move up to the Cayambe hut to prepare for the climb. They are attaching some pictures from today for you to enjoy. They send their best to family and friends. Stay tuned!
It’s Not Awkward, It’s Reality As adults, we’ve got our bathroom & “private part” habits down. We know how to keep ourselves comfortable, clean, and efficient. But what happens when we step into the backcountry for the day? For several nights? For a month-long expedition? For those heading into the backcountry with a female anatomy, […]
By Mike Hawkins It has been a long day – one of the most demanding climbing days you have ever experienced. Your legs are wrecked. Your back is sore and you have small bruises on your hips from your hipbelt. You have sunscreen caked into every nook and cranny, but even that didn’t keep you […]
By Mike Hawkins “Man, this is a really great pack…” I said it over and over for months until my wife had finally had enough of it. She had to get one for herself. While 50 liters is a little small for most multi-day mountaineering and winter ski tours, the small size is plenty versatile […]
