Thankfully Jason has arrived safe and well in Alaska and despite the late arrival of one of his bags causing some extra nerves , everything else has worked out well. This is the first blog that Jason has been able to update us on : …
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Mount McKinley, United States Weather Forecast Weather Forecast Issued (local time): 3 am Friday 16 May 2014 Days 0-3 Mount McKinley Weather Summary: A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Sat night. Extremely cold (max -22°C on Fri night, min -33°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (stormy winds from the W on Sat afternoon, light winds from…
As i settle down to the realisation that my next expedition to the Arctic circle is just now days away. Ive trained so hard day after day since november and now the time is up, Preparations have gone to plan, physically & mentally im ready. I’ve been met with incredible honesty & well wishes in my community ,which in those cold dark days…
For the first time in a public forum Mount Everest conqueror Jason Black will speak of his epic journey in becoming the first Donegal person in history to scale the greatest mountain in the world. The evening will be a fund raiser with all proceeds going to SVP & mental health locally & hosted by…
Denali / Mc Kinley “The Full West Rib Expedition 2014”. My chosen route is The mighty West Rib ascending a direct line up the south face of the mountain to the summit ridge. It is a true climber’s route on Mt Denali / Mc Kinley. Ive been training solid in preparation for this very next…
Day 3 SUMMIT SUCCESS as four very proud Donegal men stood high on Mont Blanc “the highest mountain in Northern Europe at 4810 Mts.” & the euphoria was amazing. It’s 2am as the alarm sounds confirming one thing summit push , the tired heads of the team Clive , Francie & Keith ready themselves with a quick breakfast…
Tete Rousse 3110mts to Gouter refuge 3840mts…. Day 2 Relaxed start with breakfast in refuge Tete Rousse as we make our way the refuge Gouter hut(3817m) via the the very interesting Grand Couloir . This section tends to be more difficult and technical with a high level of concentration required.The route then ascends the boulders…
Day one of the journey to the summit of Mont Blanc…This years route selection i have chosen to not opt for the comfort of the Bellevue cable car & Tram Mont Blanc, instead climb directly from Les Houches south of Chamonix directly up to Baraque des Rognes (2768m) & on to our refuge for the…
Mont Blanc, France Weather Forecast Weather Forecast Issued (local time): 7 am Wednesday 25 Sep 2013 Days 0-3 Mont Blanc Weather Summary: Mostly dry. Temperatures will be well below freezing (max -6°C on Wed afternoon, min -7°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. Days 3-6 Mont Blanc Weather Summary: A heavy fall of snow, heaviest…
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