June 25, 2025
The June 13th team is hunkered down at 14 Camp (14,200 ft / 4,328 m) today as a major snowstorm settles over the upper mountain. With more than a foot of new snow already accumulated, all movement is on hold for now. Visibility is low, winds are swirling, and the
June 25, 2025
The June 15th team spent the day riding out a snowstorm at 14 Camp, where fresh accumulation and limited visibility kept most climbers tent-bound or working close to camp. Despite the weather, they successfully completed a back-carry to 13,500 ft / 4,115 m to retrieve a previously stashed cache—keeping gear
June 25, 2025
It was a picture-perfect day for a cache retrieval mission as the June 17th team set out under clear skies and calm conditions. The walk back to camp was smooth and scenic, with beautiful views stretching across the glacier. During the return, the crew witnessed a stark reminder of the
June 25, 2025
The team is checking in tonight from Camp 2 at 11,000 ft / 3,353 m, where they enjoyed a relaxing day after a successful back-carry to retrieve their cache below. Spirits are high after a slower-paced day, giving everyone time to rest, hydrate, and regroup. Light snow is falling this
June 24, 2025
After a forced rest day due to weather at 11,000 ft (3,353 m), Zach’s team made a strong move today, gaining over 3,200 vertical feet on their way to 14 Camp (14,200 ft / 4,328 m). The route climbs steadily up the head of the Kahiltna Glacier, ascending the steep
June 24, 2025
Today the June 15th West Buttress Expedition made a successful carry from 14,200 ft (4,328 m) at Genet Basin to a cache site at 16,200 ft (4,938 m), located at the top of the fixed lines on the West Buttress ridge. The team climbed steadily through cloud cover, ascending the
June 24, 2025
oday the June 17th Team made a strong and successful move from Camp 2 at 11,000 ft (3,353 m) up to 14 Camp at 14,000 ft (4,267 m) on Denali’s West Buttress route — a major milestone on their expedition. With calm winds, sunny skies, and incredible visibility, conditions were
June 24, 2025
Today the June 17th Team made a strong and successful move from Camp 2 at 11,000 ft (3,353 m) up to 14 Camp at 14,000 ft (4,267 m) on Denali’s West Buttress route — a major milestone on their expedition. With calm winds, sunny skies, and incredible visibility, conditions were
June 23, 2025
The June 13 team enjoyed a restful day at 14 Camp today. The team woke to 1' of new snow and determined that a weather/rest day was in order. Team members spent the day reading, napping, chatting, and in general, relaxing. Weather permitting, the plan is to move a load
June 23, 2025
Even though the weather wasn't favorable for the team to ascend, it sounds like they made the best of the day by eating, resting, relaxing, and telling jokes. Thanks, Adam, for today's update: recording
