Good news from our May 17 Team: they have successfully moved to Camp 2 11,000 ft (m)! This is absolutely a big push of a day, as climber David reports in his daily update. Luckily, the team was graced with good weather that allowed for smooth sailing out of Camp 1 7,800 ft (2377 m),…
Climber Ryan calling in from the May 7 team’s first night at Camp 3 14,200 (4328 m). Congrats, team! This was a 3,200 ft (3353 m) haul from Camp 2 11,000 ft (3353 m). Ryan’s dispatch hits all the major milestones that the team hit on their journey. The team’s climb day started early by…
The following was issued by the NPS in Denali National Park and Preserve. None of the Mountain Trip teams were involved in the accident. We are incredibly appreciative of the amazing efforts of the NPS ranger team who rescued the fallen climber! Fallen Climber Located on Upper Peters Glacier Date: May 20, 2023 Contact: Sharon Stiteler,…
The following press release was issued by Denali National Park and Preserve yesterday evening. The climbers involved are not part of a Mountain Trip Alaska expedition. Our teams are below the section of route where the accident took place. Our thoughts are with the climbers and with the NPS rangers conducting search and rescue operations.…
A hearty “Welcome!” to our May 21 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…
Mountain Trip guide Boas called in last night with the excellent news that after eleven days on the mountain, the May 10 team has arrived at Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m)! Their radio recording is a bit choppy but, from what we can gather the team made the journey in really good weather and…
We are thrilled to hear that climber Graeme and his guides were able to safely downclimb from Camp 2 11,000 ft (3353 m) to Denali Basecamp 7,200 ft (2194 m). Upon arrival guides Jesse and Patrick got to work digging out a tent platform so that they would have a flat place to bed down…
Climber Tim from the May 17 team called in last night from their group’s second night at Camp 1 7,800 ft (m) to report that they are right on schedule with their trip plan! We love to hear it. Morning fog allowed the team to sleep in a bit then brunch on croissants, lox, and…
A very warm welcome to the May 20 West Buttress Team! We are so excited to climb alongside this team of folks on their journey up North America’s highest peak. We acknowledge that for many, reaching the summit of Denali is a lifelong goal, and the culmination of many months of training, and years spent in…
It’s a good day for our May 8 Team and Mountain Trip guide, Chris Dickson! This team has claimed the honor of being the first Mountain Trip guide team of the season to make the climb to Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m)! This is huge – drop them a congratulations comment below if you’re…