Jason Black has reassured his family he is okay.
Adventurer Jason Black has reassured his family that he is okay after being caught in a serious storm on his latest mountaineering expedition.
The Letterkenny businessman is currently tackling Mt McKinley in Alaska.
However yesterday Black was snowed in at 8,986ft in freezing conditions.
He revealed “Didn’t move up last night – bad weather. Must wait for clear window. Very cold temperature & snow. Feeling strong & health good. May be here for few days.”
Everest conqueror Black reveaed how he had to dig in his tent in and make iceblock walls for protection against storm.
He also revealed “Eating powder food & melting snow ice for water . Sitting in middle of Death Valley the next camp is ‘Base of Chicken Couleur’ to get on to West Rib. Difficult to route as first to ascent this year. Bye for now”.
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