Banco De Chile "Dream Team" reaches the summit of North America!!

Ryan Campbell just called in via the satellite phone to let us know that the Banco de Chile 2005 Mt. McKinley Expedition reached the summit of Denali this afternoon! The team was the first expedition to the top today and encountered difficult snow conditions and variable weather. At times they were forced to break trail through knee deep snow and shortly after reaching the summit, the weather turned and they had to descend through wind and clouds.

Ryan reports that the entire team made it to the highest point in North America in good style. They are now enjoying a well-deserved rest before tomorrow's strenuous descent back to 14,200 foot camp and then back to Basecamp at 7,200 feet.

Felicitaciones a todos los escaladores Chilenos! Ustedes trabajaban muy duro para hacer este cumbre, y les felecito!