January 14, 2026
Reflections from Daniel: We met our guide, Fermín, in Mendoza on January 8 and spent one night there. On the first day of the expedition (January 9), we reached the starting point at Punta de Vacas after a 2.5-hour drive from Mendoza to Penitentes. It was a hot, sunny day,
January 14, 2026
Thoughtful words from Traian: We all bring our loads to the mountains. And we rid ourselves of them not by dropping them at the base, but by carrying them to the top. A friend and I are in the process of doing just that with Mountain Trip, and we are
January 14, 2026
Apologies for the delay posting as we had some technical difficulties on our end.....but I'm pleased to report that the team is doing great, maintaining the schedule, and enjoying their time in the mountains. More updates coming soon....
January 9, 2026
The 2026 Aconcagua season is underway for Mountain Trip and our guests! Mountain Trip has been guiding on Aconcagua for more than 30 years and we're proud of the program that we've developed with our friends and partners in Argentina. The first trip of this season is being led by
July 11, 2025
Denali doesn't always give its summit up easily, and this year, the mountain experienced highly unusual avalanche hazards above High Camp that stopped several of our teams, including our June 19th crew. We invite you to read about the details of the avalanche problems HERE. The June 19th team ultimately
July 10, 2025
Hi, my name is Carter White with the June 5, 2025 West Buttress Team. We've been back in civilization for two weeks now and the transition has been a surprising challenge. The simplicity of life on The West Buttress is something one could only hope to accomplish in daily life.
July 6, 2025
Lead guide Aaron Diamond called in one last dispatch, following the team's descent of the West Buttress route and subsequent flight off the glacier. The team worked well together and were a strong crew! Unfortunately, they encountered very persistent and dangerous conditions above High Camp, which took away any opportunity
July 6, 2025
Thanks to everyone who was part of Mountain Trip Alaska's 2025 Denali Season. All of our teams are off the mountain and back at home. We appreciate the support we received from our climbers, our guides, our partners in the National Park Service, Talkeetna Air Taxi, and the Lakefront Hotel
July 3, 2025
The June 19th Team is doing great and currently holding position at 14 Camp as they monitor conditions. The group is considering either a short high point attempt to the 16,000 ft ridge before beginning their descent in the next day or two. Every step so far has been rooted
July 3, 2025
The June 18th Team has been holding on the mountain, assessing conditions and finalizing their descent plan. They’ve made a solid push to the mid-mountain, reaching 14,200 feet (4,328 m), and have spent meaningful time building skills and resilience in one of the most dynamic environments on Earth. When they
