Today was another exciting day on the mountain for our team. Exciting and a bit scary.
The crew made another bid for the summit, but again stopped at Denali Pass, although this time it was not due to weather. One of the climbers, Stephan Jeromin, passed out at Denali Pass. He came to and then proceeded to vomit, so the team treated him as if he had High Altitude Cerebral Edema and worked together to get him safely back down to High Camp. I don't have all the details, but it sounds like everyone really banded together to help Stephan.
After arriving at High Camp, he recuperated a bit and with the supervision of one of our guides; he was able to descend the ridge and continue back down to Camp 3 at 14,200' unassisted. As I mentioned, I don't have all the details, but there is a medical tent at 14,200' and if Stephan requires it; he can get more definitive care at the camp.
Big mountains pose challenges to the individual and to the group. In this case, the group was faces with a challenge that I'm certain they recognized could jeopardize their summit chances, but they rose to the occasion and their teamwork helped make the best possible outcome of a potentially very bad situation.
I can't commend them all enough.
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Kudos to one and all for coming to the aid of Stephan. Don't know how many summit attempts you get, but here's hoping for one more--and a successful one at that! My best to Tom. Love, Diane.
Dear Stefan!
Since I read the latest news I`m really worried sick about you and your health and my only wish is to see you back again in good constitution and mental health.
Many thanks for the great help of the group.
Love,
your sister Tini
God's Peace to al of you.
Scott, the boys and I miss you terribly. Hold on tight to the cross I gave you!
LMWND!
Pamela
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