Heather called in to report some exciting news. The team was feeling so strong that they decided to move right up to Camp 2 from Camp 1! Typically, teams will move in what we call “expedition style”. Which is when a team moves to camp, then the next day they choose some gear and supplies…
Mountain Trip guide Chris Dickson called in from 7,800 feet on the Kahiltna Glacier after the members of our May 18 West Buttress expedition hiked five miles over five hours to arrive at the site of their Camp 1. Conditions on the lower glacier were pretty perfect, with a firm trail and not too much…
Lead guide Jason Denley called in from the Southeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier. This afternoon, the entire team flew from the small, “end-of-the-road” town of Talkeetna to Denali Base Camp at 7,200′, deep in the heart of the rugged Alaska Range. The morning started with an early departure from Anchorage. The guides picked up…
A hearty “Welcome!” to our May 18 West Buttress team! We are so excited to be along for this journey to North America’s highest peak. We know that for many Denali is a lifelong goal, and the culmination of many months of training, and years spent in the mountains. So we are honored to have been…