Trip Reports

May 14 Report from Summit

Here is the May 14 team’s report from the SUMMIT!! Congratulations team! Lead guide Logan DeMarcus reports the team is making strong work of this big push, and at the time of his call from the top of Denali at 20,310′ (6190m) he reports they will enjoy their sunset walk back to High Camp. They…

May 22 Team Moves to Camp 3

Kuntal updates us from Camp 3. They enjoyed perfect, sunny weather as they left Camp 2, rounded Windy Corner, and settled in to their new home at Camp 3 at 14,200′ (4328m). Arriving at Camp 3 is always full of excitement. Many teams end up congregating here as they wait for their opportunity to move…

May 26 Team Caches at 10,200′

The team was able to put in their first cache at 10,200′ (3108m). Caching is a great system that is indicative of an expedition style of climbing. Teams will pick supplies; gear, food, fuel, etc. that are not needed for a few days and climb to a point between the camp they currently reside at…

May 18 Team Moves to High Camp

Lead guide Jason calls in to report the team has successfully moved to High Camp! A chilly start leaving camp, but a perfect day to ascend the fixed lines up to the ridge at 16,200′ (4937m). The team found great, calm weather up high and astounding views. This morning the team started there day ascending…

May 8 Team Back in High camp!

Guide Maddie Crowell called in last night to report the team made it back to High Camp! Congratulations Maddie for her first summit in three attempts! Congratulations to the entire team! It’s a long day, about 14 hours, to attempt the summit and I’m sure the team is looking forward to some feasting in Talkeetna. We…