June 8, 2026
We are kicking off our eleventh trip of the 2026 Denali Season! Welcome to the June 8th crew. We acknowledge that, for many, reaching the summit of Denali is a lifelong goal and the culmination of many months of training and years spent in the mountains, and we are honored
June 8, 2026
The June 6th team made the drive to Talkeetna this afternoon, ready to step off on their Denali expedition! Unfortunately, the weather wasn't cooperating, and flights onto the glacier were grounded for the day. The team will be spending the night in Talkeetna and trying again first thing tomorrow morning.
June 8, 2026
We are kicking off our eleventh trip of the 2026 Denali Season! Welcome to the June 7th crew. We acknowledge that, for many, reaching the summit of Denali is a lifelong goal and the culmination of many months of training and years spent in the mountains, and we are honored
June 7, 2026
The May 28th team took a rest day at 14 Camp today, taking the time to recover and acclimatize before looking ahead to the move up to high camp. The plan from here is to make the push to high camp when the weather allows. Rest days at 14 Camp
June 7, 2026
The May 26th team took a well-earned rest day at high camp today. With everything in position for a summit attempt, the team is now in the familiar Denali rhythm of waiting for the right weather day to step off toward the top. According to the current forecast, a possible
June 7, 2026
The May 30th team officially made the move up to 14 Camp today! After working their way through the lower mountain, it's a big step forward and a well-earned arrival at one of the most important camps on the West Buttress. The move from Camp 2 to 14 Camp is
June 7, 2026
Here's a quick photo drop from the May 28th team's expedition up to this point. Enjoy! — Family and friends are encouraged to leave comments for their loved ones on this expedition. Please keep in mind that climbers will not be able to see
June 7, 2026
The May 19th team made their descent from high camp down to 14 Camp this evening, beginning the journey off the mountain after their successful summit. The team will spend tonight at 14 before continuing their descent toward Basecamp tomorrow, with hopes of flying off the mountain on Monday. The
June 6, 2026
The May 28th team got a cache in up on the ridge today! Caching on the ridge is one of the more demanding objectives on the West Buttress, and getting it done is a real step toward the upper mountain. The ridge above the fixed lines is a long,
June 6, 2026
The May 30th team got a cache in around Windy Corner today! It's a significant milestone on the West Buttress and an important step toward moving up to 14 Camp. Windy Corner sits at around 13,500 feet and is one of the more notorious sections of the route. It earns
