Climber Mike took on the dispatch for the May 17 Team tonight after a well-spent rest day at High Camp 17,200 ft (5242 m) waiting on the weather to shift in their favor. With the summit of Denali 20,300 ft (6187 m) lingering so close the team is doing everything they can to prepare and…
The May 20 Team called in to report that they enjoyed a scheduled rest day today at their home of Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m). Because of the large flat expanse and advantageous location to stage just below the next section of the climb, it is common that climb teams will spend quite a…
The May 21 Team is very excited to report that they have successfully made the move from Camp 2 11,000 ft (3413 m) to Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m)! They should be proud as this is usually a long, hard day up and around sections of steep, technical terrain. All the while loads are…
The May 25 team successfully made the move from Camp 1 7,800 ft (2377 m) to Camp 2 11,200 ft (3413 m) yesterday and called in to tell us more fun facts about what they’re carrying around in their huge Denali packs. Today we’re hearing about what they wish they hadn’t brought! It only takes…
Climber Tim called in the dispatch for the May 17 Team tonight with great news and family shoutouts! Tap the recording link below to hear his full report. The team made the “epic move” from Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m) to Camp 4 17,200 ft (5242 m) today after climbing for 7 hours. Strong…
Mountain Trip guide, Marcus called in with the final dispatch for the May 7 Team who have wrapped up their expedition and are now safe back in Anchorage. Their summit day was cut short by worsening weather and climbing conditions that turned the team back around to their tents at Camp 4 17,200 ft (5242…
Mountain Trip guide, Josh Jespersen called in with a special dispatch today for the May 26 team after the team cached gear on Kahiltna Pass from Camp 1 7,800 ft (3538 m)! To make things a little more interesting this crew is sharing fun facts about the gear in their packs on Denali. You might…
The May 13 Team waited out cold and windy conditions above 17,000 ft (m) today on what we hear was a very relaxing rest day! Our bodies have to work much harder to function at higher altitudes with less oxygen in our blood. Considering the team climbed 3,000 ft (m) yesterday with full packs this…
The May 17 Team has decided to take an extra rest day at Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m) while waiting for better weather to move up to High Camp 17,200 ft (5242 m). From climber Martin’s dispatch we hear that after a day of resting in tents, the team took a short walk out…
Guide Chris Dickson called in from Anchorage with the May 8th team’s final dispatch. They flew off the glacier yesterday morning, showered, ate and drove back to Anchorage that night. The crew is starting to make their respective ways homeward, but some of the boys are first going to treat themselves to… Well, you should…