June 4, 2025
Still holding at Camp 2 (11,200 ft / 3,414 m), the May 24th team is riding out the weather and living their best alpine life. Today’s agenda included digging cozy snow caves and crafting backcountry furniture — lounge-ready and glacier-chic. Spirits are high, and dinner didn’t disappoint: bangers and mash
June 4, 2025
May 20th West Buttress Expedition Team June 4th Update – Denali, Alaska Currently holding steady at 14,000 ft (4,267 m) in Genet Basin, our team is making the most of the downtime — including building what might be the finest latrine 14 Camp has ever seen. After days of wind
June 4, 2025
Hello All! After 19 days the May 12th West Buttress team is off the mountain. Climbing mountains is funny, you train and prepare for long hard days, making sure your body and mind are tough enough for the task at hand. And then weather dictates everything. After 9 days at camp
June 3, 2025
The May 28 team is tucked in at Camp 1 (7,800 ft / 2,377 m) after a smooth day on the lower Kahiltna Glacier. Everyone is healthy, in good spirits, and full after a cozy, homemade camp dinner. The tents are dug in, snow walls are up, and the team
June 3, 2025
The May 24 Denali team spent June 3 still camped at 11,000 ft (3,353 m), waiting out continued snowfall and gusty winds. Poor visibility and storm conditions above kept the team pinned for another rest day. Spirits are steady, and everyone is staying warm and well-fed—tonight’s dinner was a new
June 3, 2025
Denali Expedition Update – June 3, 2025 Camp 3 (14 Camp) | Elevation: 14,200 ft / 4,328 m | Weather: Cold, cloudy, and calm — awaiting a summit window The team at Camp 3 — often called “14 Camp” — is currently settled in and standing by for a break
June 2, 2025
Denali Expedition Update – June 3, 2025 Camp 1 | Elevation: 7,800 ft / 2,377 m | Weather: Cold, stormy, and snowy — limited visibility Now six days into their West Buttress expedition, the May 28th team remains at Camp 1 on the wide Kahiltna Glacier at 7,800 feet (2,377
June 2, 2025
Denali Expedition Update – June 3, 2025 Camp 2 | Elevation: 11,200 ft / 3,414 m | Weather: Rain, low clouds, light wind — highs in the low 50s (°F) Now ten days into their expedition, the May 24th Denali team remains tucked in at Camp 2, holding steady as
June 1, 2025
Today the May 28th team woke up early at Camp 1 (7,800 ft / 2377 m) to haul loads of gear up to Kahiltna Pass via "Ski Hill" and actively acclimatize for the day. All in all the team spent 4 hours ascending in a beautiful weather window to cache
June 1, 2025
The May 20th expedition team celebrated their huge climb up to 16,400 ft yesterday with a good nights sleep in their tents and an epic breakfast of croissants, sausage, and brie the next morning. While weather isn't allowing the team to move from 14 Camp (14,200 ft / 4328 m)
