Our season on Denali is well underway and we have many teams making their way up the mountain by a variety of routes. We are excited to welcome the June 20 West Buttress Team who has entrusted us to help them achieve their dreams of summiting the highest peak in North America. Denali is often…
June 9 West Buttress Team called in an update from Camp Three at around 14,200′! It sounds like everyone on the team is feeling strong and doing well. They had just sat down to enjoy dinner in their cook tent after a long day on the route. Everyone on the team is feeling strong and…
Climbers Frank Fumich and Roland Kummerhove called in an update from beneath the headwall at 14,200′, Camp Three! The climbers are thankful to be moving well up the mountain and are impressed with the stunning views from 14,000′ on the mountain. At this point in the climb, climbers find themselves already above most of the…
Ah, man, what an uplifting summit message from the June 6 West Buttress Team–successfully on the SUMMIT of Denali! We’re so excited for the whole team to stand on the 20,310′ summit together.This is a culmination of a lot of hard work for the team and many of different elements coming together. Big congratulations to…
The Denali Ski Team called in a Father’s Day shoutout from the crew! They spent the day moving up to Camp Two on the route at 11,200′. Here’s the team! recording
The West Rib team called in an update from Camp Two on the West Buttress at 11,200′. Most of our West Rib teams spend time acclimatizing on the West Buttress before attempting the more committing, but nearby, West Rib Route. They also have the task of shuttling a cache of gear and food up to…
Climber Myra called in an update on the June 17 West Buttress Trip! First off the team gives a Father’s Day shoutout from the glacier. The team spent the day placing their first cache on the route at the top of Ski Hill, near Kahiltna Pass. With 22-days worth of supplies in tow and on…
The June 3 Team left High Camp yesterday after a summit attempt on Friday, June 18. The team was thwarted by some bad weather at Denali Pass and decided to turn around. Everyone returned to high camp safely, which is always the primary goal with any big mountain expedition. The team is currently making their…
The June 13 Team was feeling extra strong yesterday and put in their cache at 14k. This will save the team a back carry day from 14k Camp and allow for more rest and skills practice at 14k. Nice work everyone! The team carried in good weather that turned into light precipitation upon arrival back…
The June 9 Team “enjoyed” a powder day at 14k Camp yesterday. A week of incredible weather can easily change on a dime into waist deep trail breaking on North America’s highest peak. However, the team is in a great position and good spirits. Plus, extra rest days at 14k never hurt. Today, the team…