Author Archives: Anton Afanassiev

The Big Burton Hut Restoration

In mid-June, I got a report that the roof of Burton hut was leaking. Some people had noticed some water stains inside the hut. No big deal I thought as I asked if anyone was planning to head up there … Continue reading

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Khaos in Kazakhstan

The following is a trip report about our (Anton Afanassiev, Ben Sommerfeld, and Ketan Desai) fairly chaotic and injurious trip to Kazakhstan that happened last summer. Also joining us were Anelia Mynzhasarova and Bree Kehler. Now that the journal is … Continue reading

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Mount Harvey North Ramp

North ramp has been on my radar for a while, and this season I wanted to finally climb it. Luckily, in a car ride back from some other VOC trip, Thomas Morrissey also mentioned that he wanted to do it. … Continue reading

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Brohm Ridge Exploratory

Better late than never! As I write this report, snow is just starting to stay on the north shore mountain range, and ski season is fast approaching. It was a different story when we were planning to go up to … Continue reading

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