Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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All the weeks of preparation come down to this moment! Eddie Bauer guides Tope Mena and Carla Perez begin their alpine-style summit bid (meaning they will climb without the assistance of fixed ropes, and carry all their own gear). Follow them up the mountain on this amazing journey.

Learn more about our guides:

Carla Perez: eddiebauer.com/campaign/guides/Carla-Perez?cm_re=aboutus_guidesathletes_Carla-Perez

Esteban "Topo" Mena: eddiebauer.com/campaign/guides/topo-mena?cm_re=aboutus_guidesathletes_/topo-mena