John Klein called in a nice post from the beautiful basin camp at 11,200′. Today, the team took it easy and did a “backcarry” today, meaning they dropped back down to the site of their supply cache at about 10,200′ and retrieved their kit. They will use this strategy at higher camps as well. Among…
Today this team will carry their cache from up to camp. Once they move their food, equipment and get some exercise they will look to cache again at Windy Corner tomorrow. Sounds like the route conditions good and everyone is working well together. Here is Kevin with an update. recording
Here is Zach to fill you in on what they see and what their plan is. recording
Joe Butler calls in from 7,800’. This team made great time and enjoyed some curry for dinner. With snow and rain in the forecast today and tomorrow they are watching the weather closely. If it improves they will cache food & fuel just below 11,000′. recording
Joe Butler called in a post that was unfortunately cut off a bit short. Satellite transmissions from such a northern latitude can be tricky… The team spent today reviewing skills at Base Camp. They finished rigging their packs and sleds for the journey up the Kahiltna Glacier, which will start in the wee hours of…
Here’s a couple photos of the team on the way to the Kahiltna glacier yesterday.
We are pleased to welcome the team members of our 5th Denali team of the 2015 climbing season. The team consists of climbers from points around the world. Climbing a big, cold mountain such as Denali entails a lot of preparation, as well as a healthy dose of trust in your partners. We really appreciate…