Ascent Trip ReportIn June, 1998 I was part of an expedition to Barbeau Peak on Canada's Ellesmere Island. This summit is at 82° North, only 550 miles from the North Pole, and is the highest poin t of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Getting to the remote icecap of Ellesmere Island is a major and expensive undertaking, and our ascent was probably one of the first ten ever made of Barbeau Peak.
The following links make up a 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 12-13, 1998: Flying to Resolute
June 14-15, 1998: Fly to icecap, Climb Barbeau Peak
June 16-17, 1998: Move camp, climb Peak 6400
June 18-19, 1998: Climb Highpointers Peak, move down glacier
June 20-21, 1998: Cross river, to Ekblaw Lake
June 22-24, 1998: Down the Air Force Valley
June 25-July 1, 1998: Tanquary Fiord area and back to Seattle
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
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 my teammates on this expedition. |