2019
Day 14: the last 2 climbers
Today one more rest day, recovering from the carry to the 5000m cache on the ridge up the fix lines.
We have been wondering for a few days how our expedition would carry on. Marc has been sick and has been struggling to recover at altitude. After going back and forth on the logistics, the decision is made, Marc is leaving tomorrow with Chelsea and Eric, back to base camp and Talkeetna.
It’s only Kai, Xavier and me remaining for this expedition. We were 9 planned expedition members, we are now 2 for the final push. It’s surreal. Commitment, fitness, stamina are at the core of a Denali expedition. And when I think about the past few months of Xav’s life, its been a roller-coaster with: change of jobs, change of country, moving back and forth and he still managed to commit, train and plan for this expedition. Now that its only us 2 remaining, I realise how exceptional Xav’s commitment has been.
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Finally got to Day 14’s post, thanks for the kind words Ben! 🙂
So am I ! A daily reader !!
You’re the Best !
Vive les St Germanois
Excellent, thanks for following! good to hear. Coming to St germain in July for 2 weeks
Nice to squeeze in your blogs on a busy schedule.
Well done Xav. You might complain a lot, but when push comes to shove, you dig in. Bravo!!!!
No idea what you’re talking about Lars… 😉
Congrats guys ! Xav definitely impressive , amazing all the things you managed to handle !
Ben thanks for the journal , nice to read you everyday 🙂
Thanks for your nice comment! glad we have ourself a daily reader!