The June 16 West Rib Team was able to put in a cache of gear at Kahiltna Pass (10,200′) before some mild precipitation started in the afternoon. These cache days are an important part of the acclimatization schedule on Denali and allows the team to lighten their loads on move days. Today the team plans…
The June 6 Team called in after a strong move up to High Camp at 17k. The team put in the trail up the headwall and the 16k Ridge at a swift 6 hour 50 minute pace ahead of many other teams that moved up. This is often considered one of the three hardest days…
The June 15 Denali West Buttress Ski Team called in last night after some excellent chicken tacos. A well earned meal, after caching gear just below Camp 2 at 10,400′. The team then made easy work of the descent via some creamy turns back down to Camp 1. The team plans to move to Camp…
The June 16 Denali West Buttress Team called in from Camp 1 as they were preparing for dinner. The team was able to put in a cache of gear and food for the upper mountain at 10,600′. The team plans to move to their second camp at around 9,800′ today. Hopefully the pitter patter of…
The June 17 team arrived at Camp 1 this afternoon after traveling in a bit of snow and wind. After a long walk with heavy sleds and packs, the team will now take some well deserved rest before planning to put in a cache of gear around 10,200′. This cache consists of gear and food…
Thank you to everyone who followed our progress on Denali! Our team’s time together on “The Tall One” has come to an end, and teammates have begun their journey back to their residences around the world; new friendships and many memories in tow. The entire team prepared well and sacrificed many things to experience an…
The June 9 team took a well earned rest day yesterday after a hard move up to 14k Camp. The team spent the day refueling and practicing skills needed on the upper mountain. These include, fixed line and running belay training as well as altitude and cold weather discussions. Today, the team plans to do…
The June 6 team had big plans to head up the headwall towards 17k camp yesterday but was thwarted by weather. They instead spent the day visiting the “Edge of the World”. A nice excursion from 14 Camp where you stand on a small rock precipice and peer into the abyss of the North East…
The June 13 Team arrived in Camp 2 early this morning around midnight in windy and snowy conditions. Today, the team plans to have a rest days and work on some skills before putting in a cache around Windy Corner tomorrow. This is where the climbing really begins, using crampons and ice axes. The team…
The June 17 team arrived in Basecamp yesterday afternoon. Everyone is psyched and can’t wait to start climbing! The team planned to move to Camp 1 last night under the “Midnight Sun” in order to avoid the high temperatures during the day. This is a common schedule this time of year! Here’s Climber, Julie: recording