The June 6th team had a big day of decision-making on the mountain today. The team set out from 14 Camp this morning hoping to make the move up to high camp, but adjusted their plans early on to make sure everyone was set up for the best possible outcome.
One of the team’s climbers wasn’t feeling their best this morning, so the team made the smart call to pause and have them checked out by the National Park Service medical staff stationed at 14 Camp. The NPS medical team at 14 is one of the great resources on Denali, staffed by experienced volunteers and rangers who help climbers monitor how they’re handling the altitude. Having that kind of support available on the mountain is a real asset, and the team is in good hands.
After the assessment, the team made the decision to have part of the group stay back at 14 Camp while the rest of the team continued up toward high camp. Splitting the team this way is a common and responsible approach on Denali. It lets climbers move at the pace that’s right for them while keeping everyone supported and safe. The climbers staying at 14 are being looked after, and the team and their guides are coordinating closely on the best path forward in the coming days.
For now, the June 6th team is doing exactly what good mountaineers do: listening to their bodies, leaning on the resources around them, and making careful decisions one step at a time. We’ll have more to share as the team’s plans take shape.
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