June 7, 2025
The team woke up at High Camp (17,200 ft / 5,243 m) ready to go for the summit, but Denali had other plans. Fierce winds and low visibility shut down any chance of a safe attempt. From their position on the windswept ridge, they could see the severity of the
June 7, 2025
The June 1st West Buttress expedition team made a strong push today from Camp 1 up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) to establish a gear cache today. Moving steadily through the lower glacier, the crew took advantage of good weather and solid snow conditions to make efficient progress. This cache
June 7, 2025
The June 5th West Buttress expedition is officially underway, with climbers touching down at Denali basecamp (7,200 ft / 2,195 m) after a scenic flight in from Talkeetna via Talkeetna Air Taxi. This classic international team is made up of mountaineers from across the globe—united by a shared goal and
June 6, 2025
The team remained at Camp 2 (11,000 ft / 3,353 m) today, holding for better weather. Their original objective was to cache gear around Windy Corner, but deteriorating conditions prompted a smart decision to stay put. With limited visibility and increasing winds, they prioritized rest and recovery, making the most
June 6, 2025
A huge accomplishment today as the team climbed from 14,000 ft Camp (4,267 m) to High Camp at 17,200 ft (5,243 m) on the West Buttress route. The day began with a steep ascent of the Headwall, climbing fixed lines up to the ridge at 16,200 ft (4,938 m). From
June 4, 2025
Big day for the May 28th team! After four nights at Camp 1 (7,800 ft / 2,377 m), the crew made the move to Camp 2 at 11,200 ft (3,414 m). It was an 8-hour push covering 4 miles (6.4 km) and gaining 3,000 ft (914 m) of vertical —
