Eli Potter called in to let us know that the Rib Team is enjoying beautiful weather as they let their bodies adjust to the thin air of 14,200′ on Denali. Tomorrow, they will carry food and fuel up to about 16,400′, where they will leave a cache for their upcoming summit bid. All is well…
Jay Richards called in to report that the team has arrived at the site of the 14,200′ camp that is shared by climbers of the West Buttress and those attempting the West Rib, but opting to acclimatize before launching up the route, as our team has elected to do. They will spend a bit of…
Eli Potter called in to update us on the team’s progress, and they are doing great! They carried a cache of food and supplies up and around the infamous Windy Corner to a spot at about 13,500′, where they buried it in a deep hole in the snow. Ravens have learned that climbers bring a…
Klara called in to report that all is well and everybody is great. Today the team moved up to Camp 3 at 11,200 feet. The weather is holding and it sounds like the team is excited to keep moving up. Here’s Klara, with a special message for her friends back home: recording
Jay called in to report that the team made the push up the Kahiltna Glacier to about 7800′, the site of their Camp 1. The weather was really good today, and they will get an early start tomorrow, so as to beat some of the heat on the lower glacier. Here’s Jay: recording
Lead guide Eli Potter called in from Denali Base Camp on the Southeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier. He, Jay and Klara all flew in on a beautiful, sunny day and were treated to a great view of their intended route, the West Rib of Denali. Here’s Eli: recording
Yesterday a team of climbers from around the globe met in Anchorage to begin an epic journey. The climbers have spend many months training, collecting the appropriate gear, and dreaming about their upcoming adventure. It was a busy day in Anchorage, starting with a team meeting and equipment check at the Millennium Alaskan Hotel. The…