Mother nature takes its toll on Mt McKinley..
Just when we thought Jasons luck had changed and was finally able to make his way to the summit of Mt McKinley we received the following messages:…
Latest news from Alaska
Apologies for the lack of blogs due to Jason being stuck in the storm with very little coverage. Alaskan rangers have reported that the weather…
Still snowed in…
On Monday 26th at 6.27 p.m at around 9049ft. , Jason send a message to family “Leaving for next camp at 12am climb till am. Feeling…
Location update..
At 10.41 p.m Jason left 8989ft. as it had stopped snowing so he moved his food and supplies up the mountain. He spent a grueling…
Day6: Delays due to storm..
On Day6 at 08.58, Jason wrote “Didn’t move up last night – bad weather. Must wait for clear window.Very cold temperature & snow. Feeling strong…
Day5: Death Valley
On Day5 at 07.13, Jason left Camp1 at 7800ft. and headed for ‘Camp above Death Valley’. At 12.41, Jason wrote “I’m making camp here at…
Day3/Day4: Setting up Camp
On Day3 , Jason left Camp1 at 7800ft. with 80kg load and headed to Camp2. At 9029ft. , Jason left half his load (40kg) and headed…
Tracking Jason’s Expedition
Jason can be tracked using the following web address link: https://share.delorme.com/jasonblack Here , you will see Jason’s trek and his ‘checking in points’ on his…
Day 1/Day2 : Basecamp 7000ft.
As you all know , Jason is currently climbing Mount McKinley in Alaska. He is 9 hours behind our GMT time so blogging can get…
And the expedition has begun…
Thankfully Jason has arrived safe and well in Alaska and despite the late arrival of one of his bags causing some extra nerves , everything…
