Happy weekend, friends and family! Our May 7 Team wants you to know that they are absolutely slaying it up on the West Buttress. Not only did our guides treat the climbers to a delicious hamburger picnic after enjoying a grueling climbing day but, they are right on target for their trip itinerary! Forward progress…
Our May 7 Private Team was gifted with their first 2 consecutive clear weather days and made the most of their window! They were able to achieve their move from Camp 2 11,000 ft (3353 m) to the cache site above Windy Corner 13,000 ft (3962 m). Graeme reported that after ascending steep snow on…
As it sometimes happens our May 13 Team’s dispatch audio cut out over the radio – bummer! However, it is worth noting that from what you can hear our friends have safely arrived at Camp 2 at 11,000 ft (3353 m) and are doing well! This is an incredibly beautiful location that basks in alpenglow…
Our May 17 crew was granted safe passage and “solid glacier conditions” on the first leg of their journey from basecamp 7,200 ft to Camp 1 7,800 ft. This is a great dispatch to listen to as the team is off to a very strong start with incredible weather and a “legendary crew” that is…
Lead guide, Jesse Yon, calling in with a welcome update from the May 7 Private Team! After a “hard-fought day” the team of three successfully cached their gear above Windy Corner 13,000 ft (3962 m). Proud work, crew! The total distance for this travel day is about four miles round trip with a little over…
We’re excited to hear that our May 10 crew is safe and sound at Camp 2 11,000 ft (3353 m). They made it there without issue and with great weather. We’re getting the feeling this team is on a lucky trajectory with their conditions and timing! These seemingly simple aspects of a climb can make…
The May 8 Team is going strong with gorgeous weather that has allowed them to make forward progress on the next leg of their journey from their home at Camp 2 11,000 ft (3353 m) to their cache site around Windy Corner 13,000 ft (3963 m)! Not only does this serve as an outing for…
Climber Chris from our May 13 Team calling in from Camp 1 7,800 ft ( m) with news of the day’s activities! Today the team successfully made a long 5-hour trek up the hill with all of their bags that were packed up to bury in the cache. Upon arrival, the crew exerted themselves by…
The May 17th Team flew safely into the SE fork of the Kahiltna glacier on a 25-minute flight through some of the most stunning mountain terrain in North America. Following their landing, the crew unloaded the hundreds of pounds of gear, fuel, and food that will keep them going on their climb from 7,200 ft…
Guide Logan calling in with excellent news from our May 10 team! After a few stormy days at Camp 1 7,800 ft (2377 m) the guides and climbers made the push to Camp 2 11,000 ft (3353 m). The group awoke early to beautiful weather and clear skies. On Denali, conditions are king as they…