Mike called in the trip report for the May 28th team tonight. After an early start, the team left Base Camp, took a hard right hand turn, and carried on until Camp 1 at 7800′. It’s stunning terrain and hopefully the clouds will lift and the team can enjoy the views. It sounds like the…
WELCOME TO THE ALASKA RANGE – MAY 28 DENALI WEST BUTTRESS EXPEDITION Our Denali season is in full swing, and another crew of climbers has joined together to fly into the Alaska Range and embark on a 21-day expedition on the glaciated West Buttress of the ‘Great One,’ 20,310′. This is the first trip…
The past few days have been a whirlwind for the May 28 Team. On the 28th the Team conducted a Team Meeting, equipment check, and shopped for last minute items in Anchorage. The next day they woke early, packed up, and drove a few hours north to the little town of Talkeetna. They had an…