Calgary Climber Reaches Mount Logan

Calgary climber Tom Kitta, 47, conquered Canada’s tallest peak, Mount Logan, just after midnight on June 3rd—after a grueling, solo ascent that nearly ended in disaster. The 5,959-meter climb, banned for solo attempts since 2020 due to extreme risk, took years to prepare for, including finding a partner he met at the Calgary airport. Their first attempt was derailed by whiteout weather, and his partner’s illness forced Kitta to push solo on a clear, twilight-lit morning. He spent mere minutes at the summit, snapping photos and prioritizing safety. On descent, he fell into a crevasse—his only close call—and returned to camp at 4 AM, having lost 10 pounds. Kitta, who hopes to inspire more Canadians to embrace mountaineering, noted that Americans are surprised more Canadians don’t tackle Logan. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dc29c884f0746d33