June 17, 2025
The team woke up this morning to clear skies and relatively calm conditions here at 14 Camp — a welcome break in the weather that allowed for a productive day. They started with a warm breakfast of toasted bagels and hot drinks, fueling up for the work ahead. Spirits were
June 17, 2025
Jordan’s crew had a successful cache today at the 16,000 ft ridge — a major milestone on the West Buttress route. The team is strong, stoked, and continuing to ride a streak of impeccable timing, syncing their movements with windows of excellent weather and stable conditions. After caching gear above
June 17, 2025
Today was a weather day here in Talkeetna for Marcus and the June 15th team — clouds and conditions up high kept them grounded, so no flights onto the glacier yet. While they are eager to launch the expedition, the crew took full advantage of the down time: brushing up
June 16, 2025
The June 15 West Buttress team is officially on the mountain! After flying into basecamp yesterday, the crew took time to settle in, rest up, and enjoy the surreal surroundings of the Kahiltna Glacier. This morning kicked off with lox and bagels — a true backcountry luxury — before the
June 16, 2025
The June 9th team made a big move today — climbing all the way from Camp 2 (11,000 ft) to their new home at Camp 3 (14,200 ft) in a single push. With perfect weather overhead and glowing peaks in every direction, spirits were high and hearts were full. It
June 16, 2025
Jordan’s team has officially made it to Camp 3 — and they couldn’t have asked for better conditions. The weather has been clear and stunning, with views stretching across the vast Alaska Range and sun lighting up the basin. Everyone is doing well, moving strong, and stoked on their progress
June 16, 2025
Lead guide Jordan Cargill called in from the bustling Genet Basin, the site of our June 11 Team's Camp 3. Located at an elevation of 14,200 feet, this camp is sort of the Advanced Base Camp for the West Buttress route. It is a stunning camp in a broad basin
June 15, 2025
Today was a well-earned rest day for the June 5 team after yesterday’s big carry. Everyone’s gear is now cached above on the 16,000 ft ridge, setting them up for a strong move to High Camp tomorrow — weather permitting. Yesterday’s climb took the team up the Sheridan Headwall —
June 15, 2025
Harrison and the team made it to High Camp today — perched at 17,200 feet on Denali’s West Buttress. The climb up from 14 Camp was long and demanding, passing through the fixed lines on the Headwall and across the dramatic ridge toward camp. Everyone’s now bundled up in the
