This team of climbers truly spoiled the guides with their hard work, positive attitudes, and ability to handle themselves in wind and weather. It was truly a joy being in the mountains with everyone. Even the weather days playing Yahtzee in the kitchen tent were fun. Every time the weather got bad and the wind…
Yesterday the team cached a load of equipment and supplies at 16,200′ on the ridge above 14 Camp. Immediately out of camp the team began their ascent of the “headwall”, a steep section on the West Buttress route that has fixed lines to aide in the ascent. Once at the top of the headwall, they…
The weather on Denali has been challenging this season, but this team sounds very happy. Let’s hope the weather changes so they can make their way to high camp. recording
My Norwegian is about as good as my Dutch, which means almost non-existent. We have climbers from many countries on Denali at the moment, and I am guessing that this post is from our Norwegian team. If I am wrong, please let me know! Thanks!! The team is at 14,200′ and today they back carried…
The team moved to Camp 3 today. Here’s the report! recording
We received another nice update, in Norwegian, from the May 11th team. The team had a weather day at 11 Camp, and the plan is to move to 14 Camp tomorrow. recording
Team May 11 called in a nice report tonight, and if anyone would like to offer us the English translation, please feel free to post it in the comment section! recording
It sounds like the team has been celebrating National Day, also called Norway’s constitution day, in fine style. Therese reports that the team started the day with a hot breakfast of blueberry pancakes, decorated tents, and ended the day with ice cream for dessert! Wow! Here’s Therese: recording
The May 11 Hvitserk team moved up to Camp 2 today. They moved well, arriving at the 11,200′ camp in just about six hours. The day began with a climb of over 400m right out of camp. This ascent is called Ski Hill and is is the first real test for West Buttress climbers. The…
The May 11 team called in a post from their first camp on the West Buttress, located at 7,800′ on the Kahiltna Glacier. Much of the post is in Norwegian and I cannot help with the translation, but Jack McGee chimed in at the end to tell us they are having a great time on…