Cardinal Peak Theodolite Survey June 22, 2023 22 miles (14 mtn biking, 8 hiking) Results summary: South summit 7 inches taller than middle summit. South summit is true summit I’ve recently started working on a project to accurately determine the true hundred highest peaks in Washington. There exist a handful… Continue reading
Big Kangaroo Theodolite Survey June 14/17, 2023 Summary of results: Elevation 8,326ft +/-2ft, now 95th tallest peak in WA and new top 100 peak [Note: as of 2024 Lidar data has been published showing the quad elevations for Wallaby and Washington Pass were in error by 8ft too high. Because… Continue reading
Kangchenjunga (28,169ft/8586m) Highpoint of India Third highest mountain in the world June 1, 2023 Eric Gilbertson May 27 – Heli from Kathmandu to Lukla, delayed by bad weather in Lukla May 28 – Heli to Tapethoke village, delayed there by bad weather May 29 – Heli to Kangchenjunga basecamp May… Continue reading
Mt Everest No O2 Attempt to 8500m Eric and Matthew Gilbertson, Steven Song, Darren V May 22, 2023 March 26 – Depart Seattle March 27 – Flying March 28 – Arrive Kathmandu March 29 – Fly to Lukla, hike to Phakding 2800m March 30 – Hike to Namche Bazaar 3400m… Continue reading