Mountain Trip Guide Steven Van Sickle checked in from our May 17th team’s frosty perch at 17,200 feet (5240 m) at the top of Denali’s West Buttress. The team is doing well and spent part of the day fortifying the snow walls around their tents. Blustery weather has prevented another summit bid, but they still…
Lead Guide (and proud Dad!) Jed Porter rang from 14,200 feet (4328 m) on Denali. The team spent today in camp, resting and acclimatizing. Oh yes… and eating! Jed mentions real maple syrup, which must have been a treat for the climbers. Weather in camp was stormy today, but their tents are well protected and…
Lead Guide Josh Jespersen called in from Camp 3 at 14,200 feet (4328 m). The team had a great day of moving up from Camp 2, located 3,200 feet below. They broke down camp and loaded their packs with all their sleeping kit, as well as some food and fuel that had not been previously…
Lead Guide Elías de Andres Martos called in on behalf of Susan Mamer and Peter “The Peruvian” Alvarado. The team has made good progress climbing up to their Camp 3 in the broad Genet Basin at 14,200′ on Denali. They made a trip up the steepest section of the West Buttress route, often called the…
Climber Kyle called the dispatch for the May 13 Team tonight to report some big news! The crew is heading home after giving this climb and their summit day attempt their absolute all! The team set out of Camp 4 17,200 ft (5242 m) yesterday in cold, clear weather they had hoped would allow them…
Our May 25 crew is currently vying with all other Mountain Trip guide teams for who has the cleverest dispatches! Tap the recording link below to listen in on what it’s like to be enjoying fish tacos and Chilean reggae music at Camp 2 11,200 ft (3413 m)! Life on Denali is truly what you…
The May 21 Team is making steady progress on the West Buttress itinerary from their home at Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m). Tap the recording below to hear their full update or use this link to see the rough itinerary our guides follow throughout the trip: https://mountaintrip.com/alaska/climb-denali/west-buttress/ We’re psyched to be losing track of…
Climber Dave from the May 13 Team got on the radio tonight with an update from the tail end of this team’s expedition. After acclimatizing at Camp 4 (aka High Camp) 17,200 ft (5242 m) all that’s left for these guides and climbers is to choose their moment to push for the summit 20,300 ft…
The May 25 Team is safe and sound at Camp 2 11,200 ft (3413 m). They made quick work of their back carry day yesterday and rested today. Back at camp while they contemplate their next move up to the cache site at Windy Corner 13,000 ft (3962 m)they put together a list of what…
The May 21 crew continues to join life at Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m) as they rest after yesterday’s back carry down to their cache site above Windy Corner 13,000 ft (3962 m). This is another “active rest day,” during which the team will descend from Genet Basin to the Windy Corner cache and…