Distance

13.4 km to summit

26.4 km total

Elevation

1,851 m start

3,466 m max

Vertical

1,646 m gain

Time

21 hr 12 min to summit

15 hr 59 min total

Blue skies, bright sun, white snow, pleasant temps and no significant wind. Couldn't be better. Snow was supportive enough, but it was deteriorating fast.

Obstacles

snow on route, crevasse danger

Key gear

ice axe, crampons, helmet, rope/harness, snowshoes, trekking poles, mountaineering boots, GPS device