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
June 4, 2019
Dear Friends and Family, It’s been a pleasure sharing the journey up and down the West Buttress of Denali along with the team consisting of fellow guides Logan, Kakiko, and the climbers Linda, Mike, Katsuya and Mark, all returning safely with all fingers and toes. Denali never gets easier
June 4, 2019
Welcome to Alaska, June 3 Team! This will be our 46th consecutive season guiding on Denali, and we're honored to welcome the June 3 team and all of the other climbers that have trusted us to help them test their fortitude on the highest mountain in North America. The June
June 4, 2019
Mountain Trip lead guide Aaron Diamond called in an update on the May 17 Denali West Buttress Team, waiting out more wind at High Camp. The team has a few days left on their expedition schedule before their turn-around date and they plan to continue to wait it out, in hopes
June 4, 2019
It's cold and windy at High Camp, but the team is staying warm and well fed under the expert care of Karl, Nick, and Chris. Fingers crossed for blue skies and calm winds in the coming days. Here's Karl: recording
June 3, 2019
Lead guide Kristin reports that the team is holding steady at High Camp, resting, eating and hydrating in preparation for the push to the summit. The team will be watching the weather closely for an opportunity to ascend. Until then, they are staying warm and well fed in camp. Here's
June 2, 2019
The May 24th team seized an opportunity with a break in the weather to move a load of equipment and supplies to a cache site at 13,700'. Guide Brett reports that the team moved well and everyone was feeling good with the change in altitude. Thankfully Windy Corner did not
