June 5, 2019
Climber Chris Perez called in an update on the May 20 West Buttress team, who unfortunately had to return to High Camp after severe weather moved in, quickly and unexpectedly, and dashed their chances at making the summit yesterday. The team set out for the summit from High Camp at
June 5, 2019
Guide Chris Cullaz called in an update on the May 21 team, back at High Camp. Here's Chris: recording
June 5, 2019
The May 24 Denali West Buttress team called in an update from Camp Three at 14,200', back in camp after a day of skills practice. The team spent the majority of the day practicing ascending the fixed ropes and running belays, and practicing essential ice axe and crampon techniques, like
June 5, 2019
Guide Nicole Lawton called in an update on for her and Leah at High Camp, after returning back down yesterday at around 18,000'. They made an attempt on the summit yesterday but were unfortunately turned around due to severe weather moving in on the upper mountain. The team set out
June 5, 2019
Mountain Trip guide Aaron Diamond called in an update for the May 17 team, who made an attempt on the summit yesterday but were unfortunately turned around due to severe weather moving in on the upper mountain. The team set out for the summit from High Camp at around 9
June 5, 2019
Climber Julia Zhou called in an update from the June 4 West Buttress team, who made their way up the lower Kahiltna to Camp One! While the move does not have a lot of vertical rise, the journey from Base Camp to Camp One weaves through large crevasse fields. The
June 4, 2019
Climber Hilary Kunz called in an update on the May 24 Denali West Buttress expedition, who reached Camp Three at 14,200'. The team will spend a few days at Camp Three, a crucial acclimatization stop along the route. Next order of business for the team will be shuttling gear up
June 4, 2019
Guide Nicole Lawton called in an update for the May 19 Team, after their sixth day at High Camp at 17,200' on the West Buttress. Nicole and Leah hope to make their summit push today, June 5, if the winds have abated. We will update you on whether or not
June 4, 2019
Climber Bec (Rebecca Heah) called in an update on the May 21 West Buttress Team, holding strong at High Camp on the route at 17,200'. The conditions have been challenging on the upper mountain, with high winds keeping teams in camp and preventing summit attempts. The team spent yesterday exploring
June 4, 2019
Once again, the winds have unfortunately prevented teams from going to the summit. The May 20 Denali West Buttress team called in an update from High Camp at 17,200'. They hope to make their summit push TODAY, June 5. We will update you on whether or not they decided to
