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 I’ve recently been interested in discovering which peaks are truly the 100 highest peaks in Washington. This is significant because many climbers in Washington work on… 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