Today the May 16th team cached a load of equipment and supplies at about 10,ooo ft. After the previous day’s weather of high winds and cold, the team was rewarded with a beautiful, warm day to make their move. Ray called in the report tonight, and it sounds like the team is having a good…
After practicing skills in base camp, the May 16th team moved up the Kahiltna glacier to Camp 1 today. Nungshi called in the report, but unfortunately the dispatch was cut short because the satellite connection was lost. This is not unusual, and it happens quite a lot in the mountains. Nungshi did say that the…
Jason Ahlan called in from Base Camp today, but unfortunately the satellite connection was lost, part way through his call, so you might have to use your imagination! The team spent the day reviewing skills and practicing glacier travel, in preparation for moving onto the broad Kahiltna Glacier early tomorrow morning. I spoke with lead…
The crew awoke early this morning and were picked up by the guide team, along with their chauffeur for the day, Todd Rutledge. We drove north to the interesting town of Wasilla, Alaska for coffee and sandwiches, before continuing north to Talkeetna. Caroline was slightly disappointed as we drove north, because she had set her…
Rob Mortell called in the team’s first update from the mountain! They are planning on spending tomorrow at Base Camp, reviewing skills and preparing for their move up the glacier. recording
Denali. “The Great One.” Mount McKinley. By any name, the behemoth that dominates south central Alaska is something to behold in awe and to treat with the utmost respect. For climbers, the mountain presents what many might consider the challenge of a lifetime, as they pit themselves against brutal winds, arctic temperatures and the thin…