FA Guide Seth Waterfall describes a summit of Vinson Massif as as close to perfect as possible.
First Ascent guide Dave Hahn recaps his 13th successful expedition to the top of the world.
Story and photo by Dave Hahn Sara McGahan, Linden Mallory, and myself set out from base camp just after 5 a.m. on a final mission through the Khumbu Icefall. It was meant to be our summit bid.
Story and photos by Dave Hahn Now it gets interesting in “Everest-ville.” Chherring, Dawa Jamba, and Kaji made a significant contribution to our team’s potential success today. They got up around 2 a.m., put on big packs at ABC and climbed all the way to the South Col
Story by Dave Hahn; photos by Dave Hahn and Linden Mallory A hot shower … cotton clothes… chairs with backs … an appetite … easy temperatures … brain temporarily free of Icefall fixation …. It must be rest day #1.