July 11, 2025
Denali doesn't always give its summit up easily, and this year, the mountain experienced highly unusual avalanche hazards above High Camp that stopped several of our teams, including our June 19th crew. We invite you to read about the details of the avalanche problems HERE. The June 19th team ultimately
July 10, 2025
Hi, my name is Carter White with the June 5, 2025 West Buttress Team. We've been back in civilization for two weeks now and the transition has been a surprising challenge. The simplicity of life on The West Buttress is something one could only hope to accomplish in daily life.
July 6, 2025
Lead guide Aaron Diamond called in one last dispatch, following the team's descent of the West Buttress route and subsequent flight off the glacier. The team worked well together and were a strong crew! Unfortunately, they encountered very persistent and dangerous conditions above High Camp, which took away any opportunity
July 6, 2025
Thanks to everyone who was part of Mountain Trip Alaska's 2025 Denali Season. All of our teams are off the mountain and back at home. We appreciate the support we received from our climbers, our guides, our partners in the National Park Service, Talkeetna Air Taxi, and the Lakefront Hotel
July 3, 2025
The June 19th Team is doing great and currently holding position at 14 Camp as they monitor conditions. The group is considering either a short high point attempt to the 16,000 ft ridge before beginning their descent in the next day or two. Every step so far has been rooted
July 3, 2025
The June 18th Team has been holding on the mountain, assessing conditions and finalizing their descent plan. They’ve made a solid push to the mid-mountain, reaching 14,200 feet (4,328 m), and have spent meaningful time building skills and resilience in one of the most dynamic environments on Earth. When they
July 3, 2025
The June 13th Team is wrapping up their expedition and on track to be off the mountain today. After a committed push up to High Camp, the team made the decision to begin their descent, prioritizing safety as weather patterns continued to shift. With their gear packed and route familiar,
July 3, 2025
The June 15th team has officially completed their expedition and is off the mountain. After several weeks in the Alaska Range, the group made the decision to wrap their climb and began a focused, well-paced descent. They traveled approximately 13 miles and dropped nearly 7,000 vertical feet from their highest
July 3, 2025
Calling in from Camp 2 (11,000 ft / 3,353 m) after a full descent from high camp, the team made the clear decision to head down as avalanche conditions on the Autobahn have rendered the upper mountain impassable. With no safe summit window and persistent instability on the steep, exposed
July 2, 2025
After a strong push and a few days spent at 17,200 feet (5,243 m), the team has officially descended from high camp back to 14,200 feet (4,328 m) and is now safely settled at 14 Camp. The group moved efficiently and with purpose, navigating fixed lines, exposed ridgelines, and steep
