We have not yet personally heard from Bill (most likely due to no battery left in satellite phone), but Garrett Madison has corresponded with his team back home and has sent some amazing photos. The photo below is the rock wall that turned them around-I think they made a wise decision! See more amazing photos at Madisonmountaineering.com.

Climbing access pitch to summit ridge- photo credit- Garrett Madison

Climbing access pitch to summit ridge- photo credit- Garrett Madison

 

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