Monthly Archives: August 2024

Mt Rainier Elevation Survey Aug 27-28, 2024 Eric Gilbertson and Josh Spitzberg Summary of Results (NGVD29 Datum): Columbia Crest has melted 21.8 ft since 1998, revealing a new summit location on the SW Rim Columbia Crest: 14,389.2 ft +/- 0.1 ft (lat/lon 46.852950, -121.760572) SW Rim: 14,399.6 ft +/- 0.1ft… Continue reading →

Greenland Traverse SE to NW Isortoq to Qaanaaq. June 27-Aug 5, 2024 1539 miles (1420 snow kiting, 119 manhauling) 4 first ascents  Biggest day: 218 miles kiting Fastest speed: 33mph kiting Eric Gilbertson and Branden Joy June 10-26 fly/boat to Tasiilaq in SE greenland, get delayed 16 days waiting for… Continue reading →