Ascent to Mount Fairweather-West Col Basin on 2008-06-15| Others in Party: | Edward E.
Dave C. | | Date: | Sunday, June 15, 2008 | | Ascent Type: | Unsuccessful - Turned Back | | Point Reached: | Mount Fairweather - West Col Basin | | Location: | Canada/United States | | Elevation: | 3977 m / 13050 ft | | Remaining Elevation: | 694 m / 2275 ft (41% left to go) |
Ascent Trip ReportIn June, 2008, I was part of a 3-person expedition to Mount Fairweather, a high, remote, and snowy peak on the border of Alaska and British Columbia. We were unsuccessful after spending five days on the peak, turning back due to poor route conditions caused by deep snow and too many huge crevasses.
The following links make up a detailed section-by-section journal of the trip. There is a link at the bottom of each page that will take you to the next one.
Introduction: Background to the trip and preparations
June 7-10, 2008: Killing time in Haines waiting to fly to the mountain
June 11-12, 2008: Flying to the mountain, moving uphill, and a storm day
June 13-14, 2008: Ascent to high camp and another storm day
June 15, 2008: Summit attempt and harrowing retreat
June 16-18, 2008: Return to Haines, day trip to the Skagway high point, and return home
Disclaimers: Although I have tried to be as accurate and objective as possible, please realize that much of the content of this on-line journal is purely subjective opinion, impressions, and how I felt at the time. It is not my intention to defame or misrepresent anyone or their actions; indeed, I have the highest respect and admiration for everyone I met while on this trip, especially my teammates.
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 | | Photo: Mount Fairweather and its west peak from the landing spot on the Grand Plateau Glacier. | | Summary Total Data | | Elevation Gain: | 1006 m / 3300 ft | | Trailhead: | Grand Plateau Glacier 2971 m / 9750 ft | | Route Conditions: | Snow on Ground, Snow Climb, Glacier Climb | | Gear Used: | Ice Axe, Crampons, Rope, Ski Poles, Snowshoes, Tent Camp | | Weather: | Cool, Breezy, Partly Cloudy | | Ascent Statistics | | Time Up: | 4 Days | | Descent Statistics | | Time Down: | 1 Days | GPS Data for Ascent/Trip
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Peaks:  climbed and  unclimbed by Greg Slayden
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