Blog Update 3 January
The weather update yesterday evening, looked quite favourable for the 6 Team members remaining on the mountain. They decided that they would reassess their situation at 4am this morning and decide on the way ahead. I spoke with the team at 8am and due to their fit and healthy state and another weather window opening up, they decided to make a bid for the summit from Camp Two – an 18 hour round trip. The timing would put them on the summit around 2pm local time, we gave a call on the radio but nothing was heard.
It’s a beautiful hot sunny day here, +30C and fresh snow on the surrounding hills transforming the landscape around a busy Base Camp as yet another dozen mules bring in more climbers hoping to grab their few minutes of glory on top of the world.
Just after 3pm local time, 10am Pacific Time, my radio came to life, it was Brad calling from the summit of Mt Aconcagua, 6,962 meters above sea level, the highest point in the western hemisphere, Brad Henry, Randy Kolarcik, Don Scamen and Kevin Ault had made it to the summit with John LeBlanc and Jim Weatherall only an hour behind them. A fantastic result for the whole of the Climb for Prostate Team. With the temperature on the summit at -18C, there’s not a lot of time for celebration, just time enough for a hug and photos and then start the long journey back to Camp Two. Despite mild headaches the guys are elated and in good spirits. They’ll be met back at Camp Two by John Arnold and Don Parmenter who have thoughtfully climbed up again from Base camp to help with the carry back down.
21 comments:
Congrats to one and all. Have a safe return trip and enjoy your celebration in Mendoza.
Ian M.
i'M SCREAMING; I AM SOOOO EXCITED! Happy for the team; proud of all of you; loving my Kevin with all my heart!!!!!!!! Congratulations to everyone for a job well done.
whew! this is emotional!
Congrats on your accomplishment. I've been following you with SPOT. Have a good rest at Campo duo. I'll be refering to your blog, for my own inspiration, less than 2 weeks away.
Congratulations to all of the team members of Climb for Prostate. We have been reading about your progress and enjoying the details. Can't wait to see our friend Jerry Mason. We know you are a team player and your sense of humor must be a big moral booster. Way to go, you achieved a difficult task and personal bests!
Susan and Larry, Kelowna, B.C.
Congratulations to all of you! What an inspiring end to an incredible journey! All of the Hurley family is thinking of you and wishing you all a safe return!
We're all anxiously awaiting an update on everyone's condition. We can't wait to have you safely home. Congrats again!
Fabulous news!! We have been watching your progress all day and are elated! Congratulations!
Woo-hoo!
Congratulations to everyone!
Please have a safe journey down.
Hot cocoas all around!
I am ECSTATIC!! Congratulations you guys!! I've been on pins and needles all day hoping and praying that the team could make it to the top safely. I am bursting with pride as I think of what the team has accomplished. Wishing like crazy that I could be there to greet my sweetheart at the bottom...I love you Brad with all my heart and can't wait to see you. XOXOXO
Hey Don,
Congrats on your summit! You are too cool for school! Have a fun trip down... will glicading be involved?
Love Joel and Tanya
Congrats to a fabulous team!!!!!!
We are so proud of what you have achieved. As for the Summit Samurais we are relieved you reached there safe and sound.
We look forward to celebrating on your return!!!
Marty,Tracey, Anna and James
No mention of Keith Britz. Where is Keith?
Congrats to the guys!
Jackie & Darwin
No mention of Keith Britz. Where is Keith?
Congrats to the guys!
Jackie & Darwin
Hi Keith
Was just talking to Ken and Alima. They send their congrats to you on a personal best! (Ken was just catching up on the blogs!)It was great to hear the team's success. Congrats to all the team. Thanks for all the great blogs Jerri! Can you get some of the team in the next pics?
Cheers, Lorill
Wow! Way to go, Randy...you made it! Been following your exciting journey and so proud of your accomplishment. Congrats to all you guys for your determination and success! Really awesome. Good luck on your journey down. Look forward to celebrating when you return. Well done!!
Congratulations to all of you. Back in Abbotsford we have all been following your progress and are excited and proud to see that you accomplished your goal. Way to go, Don, Jim and the team. We will celebrate when you get home.
Ron and Edna
Congrats on your successful climb what an adventure and accomplishment! Jerry did a great job on the blog, it was a compelling and fun read every day. Take your boots off when you get down and enjoy the celebration! Cross one more off your list!
Auntie Em
Randy I am soooo proud of you. You and your team mates did it!! Lots of people have been following you through the blog. There are some phone messages for you. I can't wait to see you & give you a big huge abrazo. Enjoy your celebration in Mendoza. You deserve it!!
soooooooooooooooooo proud of you DAD!!!! What an amazing accomplishment for you all. Congratulations. We have been toasting to you all day and are so happy for you! Can't wait to have you down here in Aus for some R&R on the beach. The Whitsundays is booked and you'll be sailing the tropics soon, well deserved.
Love you and again...soooo happy for you. Mum & I have been up all night biting our nails hoping for a successful summit.
way to go Don. FAR OUT,......fantastic....you must all be relieved, excited and exhausted....We were a bit worried as it didn`t sound like you were with the top group when we read the update yesterday...Looking forward to you getting here for some R&R...Just hope it stops raining ....Have a safe descent and trip Down_Under..Love Daph xx
CHEERS Don!!! What a huge accomplishment! We've been following you and the boys all the way - We're sooo excited for you, you're an amazing guy with great strength & tenacity!!
See you back in Canada with the Tequila glasses raised!!
Safe trip down & have fun in the sun!
Debbie, Jeff & Billy
Congrats Don and team! From the Amundsen side of the family - Joan, George, Chris, Sherrie and Gord! We're excited for you.
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