June 13th Team Final Dispatch

After pushing up the ridge in moderate winds and light snow, the team was rewarded with a calm and sunny rest day at 17,200′.  The day offered plenty of good photos and a chance for everyone to get ready for the summit attempt the following day. The alarm in the guides tent went off at…

June 13 Denali Team Is at Base Camp

We’ve not heard from the team in a few days, but we did get a report late yesterday that they had decided not to continue their bid for the summit.  The team had experienced a number of weather delays, but continued their push for the summit in spite of those challenges.  After arriving at High…

JUNE 13 TEAM AT HIGH CAMP!

Being patient is difficult, but the rewards are many. The June 13 Team was rewarded with a good day to make the move up to High Camp at 17,200′. Lead guide Adam Smith reports that the team encountered snow and moderate wind during their ascent, but they were able to push through and now everyone…

JUNE 13 TEAM HOLDING AT 14 CAMP

Mountain Trip guide Travis Williams called in the team’s report tonight. It was once again snowy and windy, so the team hunkered down in the relative comfort of 14 Camp. Everyone is hoping for a calm, clear day tomorrow in order to make the big move from 14 Camp to High Camp at 17,200 ft.…