First Attempt: 1998.  Emmons Glacier Route.

    

Dennis & I.  

 

As part of a high altitude medical experiment, Sam trys to impress a med student with his deep knee bends.  The reward: a Powerbar.

Taking a break at ~12,000 ft. Weather looks good!

We're turning around short of the summit in low visibility & high wind. So why is Sam smiling?

Bergschrund.

The sun sets on our summit attempt. Camp Schurman.

What do the shins of intrepid mountaineers look like?

Sam closes a deal at high camp.

Despite perfect weather, we've run out of steam for a second attempt, so we go exploring crevasses instead.

Looking down off my left hip into the abyss!