The May 16 team has worked hard for the past few days. After standing on the 20,320′ summit of Denali on Sunday, they have descended over 13,000 feet, hiking out the firm and frozen Kahiltna Glacier to reach Base Camp early this morning. The weather at Base Camp was encouraging, but unfortunately, small aircraft need…
Eli Potter called in from the summit of Denali!! The team called in at 5:15 pm on Sunday, May 31 from 20,320′ on the top of the highest peak in North America. It is a clear day, but the team earned it by pushing up in strong winds. They are all doing great and are…
The climb up the fixed line and the Ridge past Washburn’s Thumb and above the Peter’s Glacier is very strenuous. Even in perfect conditions, the move to High Camp requires a lot of work. It is common to have a headache and need rest at High Camp after the move from 14,000’. At 17,200′ everyone…
Today this team climbed the Fixed Lines above 14,000’ and past Washburn’s Thumb. The weather was perfect and now they are in position to complete their goal. Life at 17, 200’ can be hard but the views are amazing. From High Camp you can see Mt. Foraker, the Kahiltna Glacier, Denali Pass, the Autobahn and…
Today the team had a relaxing day at 14 Camp, resting and hydrating in preparation for the move to the upper mountain. David called in the report, but we aren’t sure if it’s David J. or David T. If you know, please identify him! (It’s DAVID JONES – Thanks to his mother for identifying his…
Rick Notley called in from 14,200′ camp, after the team carried a load of supplies up to the ridge at about 16,400′. We’re happy to announce that Rick has set a new personal altitude record with today’s endeavor! The weather has not been very amenable to travel of late, so there were a number of…
Yesterday was a big day for this team. They made the trek to 14,ooo’ from 11,000′. Everyone is feeling good and looking forward to getting some rest before moving again sometime this week. Let’s hope the weather supports another move uphill soon. Thanks for the update Oliver! recording
The weather has been a challenge but it sounds it sounds like the accommodations are “top flight and rival any New York City hotel”. Glad to hear everyone is settling into roles and working as a team, especially, Delicious Dan & Digging Dan. recording
Guide Eli Potter gives us an update in English and then Olaf gives us one in Swedish. Sounds like these guys are making the most their time at 11,000′. recording
Thanks to Ronald for the translation of this post! -A message from Kees Vester (May 16 team) “Today a Dutch update for the followers from the expedition from the Netherlands. Everything is going exactly according to the schedule. Saturday we arrived at the base camp and Sunday we directly went to camp 1. Tuesday we…