The team woke up at High Camp (17,200 ft / 5,243 m) ready to go for the summit, but Denali had other plans. Fierce winds and low visibility shut down any chance of a safe attempt. From their position on the windswept ridge, they could see the severity of the weather ripping across the upper mountain. The team is holding strong, watching the skies from one of the most dramatic camps on the route, with steep drop-offs on either side and panoramic views stretching back down the Kahiltna Glacier.

The summit of Denali stands at 20,310 ft (6,190 m), and the final push from High Camp is no small feat. Climbers ascend the Autobahn, a steep snow slope that leads to Denali Pass at 18,200 ft (5,547 m), then continue along a long, exposed summit ridge to reach the top of North America. After more than two weeks on the mountain, the team is well-acclimatized, prepared, and staying optimistic that a weather window will open in the days ahead.

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