June 1, 2015
Lead Guide Adam Smith called in from the Southeast Fork f the Kahiltna Glacier to let us all know that Team Fubar is on the glacier! They flew in under clear skies and landed on the glacier runway at 7,800'. The team is in high spirits and eager to set
June 1, 2015
Patricio Rojas called in from Camp 3 on the West Buttress route. The team moved up today under warm sun and clear skies. The team is moving well and everyone is feeling good at the new elevation of 14,200'. Today, they climbed a slope called Motorcycle Hill immediately after departing
June 1, 2015
It sounds like the team enjoyed the beautiful flight from Talkeetna to Base Camp, located on the SE fork of the Kahiltna glacier. Once they arrived at Base Camp, the team ate, rested, and reviewed glacier travel skills. At approximately 9PM the team set out for Camp 1 at 7800'.
June 1, 2015
Dmitriy called in the team report tonight. The climbers had a rest day at the beautiful 14 Camp. Rest days are important for climbers to relax, hydrate and prepare for the upper mountain. The team did spend some time reviewing skills, as well. Weather permitting, the plan is to once
June 1, 2015
The team arrived at Base Camp yesterday afternoon, safe and sound. Here are a few photos of the team throughout the day, as they packed up, headed to Talkeetna, visited with the National Park Service and then loaded the plane to take them to the SE fork of the Kahiltna
June 1, 2015
Team FUBAR arrived in Anchorage a few days ago to attempt Denali, the highest peak in North America. Their preparations began months ago with training, organizing their kit, and making travel arrangements. Now it's time to get down to business! Yesterday the team gathered at the Millennium Hotel in Anchorage
June 1, 2015
This team of climbers truly spoiled the guides with their hard work, positive attitudes, and ability to handle themselves in wind and weather. It was truly a joy being in the mountains with everyone. Even the weather days playing Yahtzee in the kitchen tent were fun. Every time the weather
May 31, 2015
Kevin Jones called in from the broad basin camp at 14,200'. The team is doing great and it sounds like they are having fun as well! Today, they carried loads up the steepest section of the West Buttress route. This section is alternately known as the "Headwall" or the "Fixed
May 31, 2015
Our Private May 26 Team from Chile made a carry up to approximately 13,500' today, transporting much of their food and fuel to a point close to the site of their next camp, which will be at 14,200', in a broad basin. They buried their kit in the snow and
May 31, 2015
Eli Potter called in from the summit of Denali!! The team called in at 5:15 pm on Sunday, May 31 from 20,320' on the top of the highest peak in North America. It is a clear day, but the team earned it by pushing up in strong winds. They are
