Well, a weary, yet happy group of climbers flew off the Southeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier earlier today. The entire May 26 team is back in the thick warm, humid air of Talkeetna, showering, eating anything but “mountain food” and probably “hydrating” a little bit as well. We launched a van to bring them…
Nicole graciously shared a few pictures from of the team, and we’d like to share them with all of you!
Rick Piette called in today, following the team’s push to the summit of Denali! The team moved up to high camp at 17,200′ on Friday, trying to get ahead of a change in the weather that looked like it was building and due to arrive on Sunday. They made the difficult decision to attempt the…
The May 26 team made the big move to high camp at 17,200 ft today. They are on the final push up the mountain and may go for the summit as soon as tomorrow if everyone is ready to go and the weather continues to look great.
Nicole had the honors tonight and called in from the 14,200 ft camp on the West Buttress. Today was a rest/acclimatization day after yesterdays big climb to the ridge at 16,400ft. They enjoyed beautiful weather and are ready to move on up to high camp tomorrow. Listen to the call: recording
It was a big day for the team as they carried loads of gear and food up to the ridge that leads to high camp in preparation for moving to high camp and the summit push. They had a great day and plan to rest tomorrow to be ready for the last big push. Listen…
The long stretch of bluebird skies and low winds came to a halt a couple days ago, when a low pressure system moved across the mountain, bringing with it clouds and snow. We currently have 6 teams on Denali and one waiting to fly into the Range. Here is the general update as of Wednesday,…
Our guide Mike Thurk called in to report that the team made the big push from 11,200′ up and around Windy Corner to establish themselves at the big 14,200′ camp. recording
Lloyd checks in from 11k camp and says the hot weather is to blame on Ricardo! The heat must be nice but like Lloyd says careful what you ask for! listen to the full conversation below recording
Ricardo called for the May 26th team this evening with an update from the 11,000 ft camp. They have been enjoying great weather and carrying their “Mountain of Gear” up Denali. They are doing great and seem to be enjoying themselves up there. Listen to Ricardo from 11,000 ft: recording