June 13, 2018
Cold and snowy conditions on Denali have made it challenging for teams to move, but each team is persevering and the June 8 team is no exception. According to veteran Lead Guide Scott Woolums (who has several rounds of 7 Summits on his resume), the team moved to 11 Camp
June 13, 2018
Due to the weather, the team had a bit of a delay flying out of Talkeetna to the Kahiltna Glacier. It's not uncommon for teams to be delayed in Talkeetna and it's not an uncomfortable place to spend a few extra hour. As soon as the weather cooperated, the team
June 13, 2018
Yesterday was a long, hard day for the team as they made the move from 11 Camp to 14 Camp. It has been snowing heavily and the team broke trail through waist deep snow to reach camp. Breaking trail is exhausting work! It sounds like the team will take today
June 13, 2018
It was snowing heavily as the team set out from 11 Camp but the winds stayed fairly calm and the team was able to push up to 14 Camp. The poor weather over the last few days stacked up a bunch of teams at 11 Camp and it sounds like
June 12, 2018
Unfortunately the call was once again cut short, but are able to hear the beginning of Lead Guide Eli's report. It was a snowy, cold day but the team pushed through and carried a load of equipment and supplies to 13700'. Everyone is back a camp and doing well. Here's
June 12, 2018
WELCOME JUNE 11 DENALI WEST BUTTRESS TEAM! A team of climbers from around the world met in Anchorage yesterday for a Team Meeting and equipment check. The team spent the day finalizing packing and picking up last minute supplies. Early this morning the guide team will collect the climbers and
June 11, 2018
It was a cold, windy day on the mountain and the team stayed hunkered down at 14 Camp. Weather days/rest days are helpful for the team, as it allows everyone to recover, hydrate, and mentally prepare for the move to High Camp. And conditions are fairly tolerable at 14 Camp,
June 11, 2018
The weather closed in and the the team stayed put, safe and sound, in 11 Camp. The team will be ready to roll and excited to stretch their legs once the clouds lift and they can continue to ascend. The photo below is of 11 Camp looking south on a
June 11, 2018
It sounds like the team is eating well, that's for sure! It was a rest day at 11 Camp for the team and the guide team busted out with a hot pancake breakfast and a yummy hot lunch. The team will use today to rest, relax, hydrate, and prepare for
June 11, 2018
WELCOME JUNE 8 DENALI WEST BUTTRESS TEAM! The June 8 team has flown in to Denali Base Camp on the Kahiltna Glacier at 7,200', where they will begin their 21-day journey to the highest point in North America, 20,310'. They will gain upwards of 13,000' of elevation along the classic
