The team made a bid for the summit today, but called it short when they aided a climber from another expedition who was demonstrating symptoms of High Altitude Cerebral Edema.
As I understand it, they got to Denali Pass at about 18,200' when another climber passed out. Upon awakening, he began to vomit, so everyone rallied to his assistance. I don't have all the details, but the climber recuperated enough back at High Camp so that he was ambulatory for his further descent down to Camp 3 at 14,200'. To the best of my knowledge our crew helped get him down to High Camp and thereby postponed their own summit attempt.
The mountains have the ability to bring out the the very best and the very worst in people. This sounds like a case of Denali bringing out the selflessness and team spirit in all our climbers up there. I'm proud of all of them and they are definitely to be commended.
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I am proud of you all. I hope the weather holds for you and that you have strength for another go at the summit. Ania I am thinking of you with love. Misiu x
“Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy: true fulfillment.”
Anthony Robbins
To The whole team ,
You hear stories of climbers just walking by someone in trouble , you all should get a medal of honor! I hope this rescue makes it to the news!! You are all great people. My son is lucky to have climbed with you all. What a wonderful thing to do .
Mike , you make me so proud , I cant tell you enough. You have been blessed on this trip with a wonderful team and guides.
Stay Safe.
love you , Mom
God bless you all!! Stay safe!
Compassion (N): sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it.
Brave (V): To face or endure with courage.
Team
You've shown immense compassion to a person who was in severe distress. Not knowing him/her proves all of you communicated, responded, braved the odds, and perservered where most people back down- you are all HEROES. Stand proud, for when you reach Denali's summit- You all will have a higher glory knowing you've all been selfless and a deeper appreciation for life, nature, and God's grace. I couldn't have dreamed a better team for Michael Stocklosa to be on- he is just like all of you. I am proud to say he is my other half. God bless all of you.
I love you Mike,
Tiffany
You are all in my prayers
Hey Denise & Paul,
you guys are awesome! I'm over here at Frirbanks looking your way wishing you an exciting and safe summit. I will be heading to Denali tomorrow and can't wait to hear about your final push to the top.
Good luck and stay safe.
Will be seeing you soon.
Steve Chiu
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