We bid adieu to our Operations Manager and Lead Guide, Rob Gowler as well as our Intern Erin Pollock and Guide Joey McBrayer (his third expedition this season) for the 6/27 Gowler Expedition. They had a one day weather delay but were able to practice their skills here in town so they will be right on schedule when they hit the glacier later this morning.
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| The final West Buttress team of the season: Guide Rob Gowler, Anastasia, Ian, Amy, Duncan, Intern Erin Pollock, Ed and kneeling in front, Ed's son Tim and Guide Joey McBrayer. |
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| Lead Guide Gowler is all smiles to get out of the office and into the big hills for the next 20 days. |
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| Loading the food bags up...each team member will carry group gear such as food, fuel and tents. |
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| Amy does her last minute packing and put her hair in braids for the next 20 days. |
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| Big Foot Tim is about to make friends with his boots. |
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| Anastasia laces up. |
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