These are believed to be the highest satellite-linked weather stations in the world.
Icecaps mantle both summits, upon which the stations are situated.
We are measuring and sampling this annual accumulation increment, and analyzing the samples in collaboration with researchers at Ohio State University . By measuring atmospheric conditions during and between snowfall events, the geochemistry of each resultant snowpack layer can be understood in the context of climate. The 'big-picture' objective is to improve the calibration of geochemical variations within tropical ice cores. This website provides information about all aspects of the research project, ranging from scientific details and data to the excitement of climbing the mountains. Links are also provided to additional sources of information.