The team made a push for the summit yesterday (Sunday, June 28), but turned back from 19,200' (5850 m) when Brandon became affected by what certainly sounds like Acute Mountain Sickness or AMS.
AMS is a fairly broad term for symptoms which are created by the body's inability to acclimatize to a given altitude. There is an obvious link between lower oxygen levels at altitude and AMS, but the exact cause is still unknown. To read more about AMS and altitude, please visit Dr. Peter Hackett's excellent website for the Institute for High Altitude Medicine, located in Telluride Colorado. You can view his AMS page HERE.
In any case, the crew made the only decision o be made and assisted Brandon in descending back to High Camp. He is doing fine, and everyone did their best to rest in preparation for another attempt today.
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Tim, We're so proud of you guys!! You're quite a team. We continue praying that you will make a successful push to the summit. Hang in there and keep the faith.
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Tim, How you doing on the mountain? If you climb Denali again sometime, take me with you. I'm bored at home. Can't wait until you get back so we can go climbing.
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Salut Denis! You are almost there... So close... Good luck! almost there.... Cissou & Vincent
ReplyDeleteBig thanks to the team for getting Brandon back down to high camp safely. I wish you guys a marvelous summit day today. My thoughts are with you. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Hang in there Ands! I'm thinking of you lots and love you lots!
ReplyDeleteHi Dad/Andy, hope you are okay. We miss you lots and can't wait to see you! We love you so much...from here to Denali and around the world and back! Keep safe and warm. vdv's xxxx
ReplyDeleteBrandon! Glad you're making the smart (but tough) decision to descend. I hope you feel better and look forward to seeing you soon!
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