Billmeier called from the base of Mount Crosson a few minutes ago. The traditional entrance couloir leading up onto the Southeast Ridge of Crosson was very melted out, so they are going to gain the route from a bit farther up the Kahiltna.
It took them about three hours and some "bobbing and weaving" to negotiate their way across the Kahiltna. There were some big crevasses that they had to pick their way around, but they are nestled in camp and looking forward to climbing up the ridge a ways tomorrow.
The plan is to carry some food and fuel up to a spectacular camp on the ridge crest. They will then return down to camp on the Kahiltna for the night. This will enable them to ease into the higher altitudes more easily than if they just moved on up.
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