Kari called in on her birthday, and I suspect, from her post, that her biggest birthday wish right now, should the wind not blow out her birthday candle before she gets a chance to do so, would be for a change of scenery! Patience, Kari… patience…! George is heading down today, which Kari references. He’s…
David called in to give an update about life at 14,200′ on Denali. They are poised and ready to make the move up to high camp, but need a break in the weather to do so. recording
According to the Spot tracking device, the May 27 team carried a load of gear to the bottom of the fixed lines at about 15,600′ yesterday. If this is the case, they will most likely rest today at camp 3 in preparation for moving up higher tomorrow.
Chris Kerrick called yesterday, the team made a trip down to the main flow of the Kahiltna Glacier to pick up their cache of gear and food. Everyone is happy, fit and excited and ready to move higher.
Matthew Barela called in from 11,200′ to give a report and a special birthday greeting! recording
Our guide Adam Smith called in yesterday evening, to report a successful carry to 10k on the Kahiltna Glacier. Today, if conditions permit, they will travel up past their cache to 11,200′ and establish a camp there.
Sorry for the delay in adding this team to our blog, but the holiday weekend snuck up on us. On May 27th, a group of climbers met in Anchorage to meet three Mountain Trip guides and make the final preparations for their expedition up Denali. The team spent the day discussing the details of the…