June 22, 2025
Unfortunately it's another garbled message from Holly of the June 13 team, but the first part is understandable and it sounds like the team is enjoying their camp in the beautiful Genet basin at 14,200'. Yesterday the team collected a cache of equipment and supplies from below camp and today
June 22, 2025
Today the June 15th team carried a load of equipment and supplies up to a cache site at 13,700'. The team is back at camp and it sounds like the team is doing well, moving efficiently, and looking forward to moving up to beautiful 14 camp in the Genet basin
June 22, 2025
The June 17th team is calling in tonight from Camp 2 at 11,000 ft / 3,353 m, after a big day on the mountain. The team carried gear up to 13,500 ft / 4,115 m, climbing steep terrain toward Windy Corner and gaining nearly 2,500 vertical feet. This carry is
June 22, 2025
The June 9th team is still holding at 14 Camp (14,200 ft / 4,328 m) as they carefully monitor the weather. The main focus today has been assessing the forecast to determine whether a safe window will open for a move to 17 Camp (17,200 ft / 5,243 m). Weather
June 22, 2025
The June 19th team is officially on the move. After flying in yesterday, they traveled overnight from Basecamp (7,200 ft / 2,195 m) to Camp 1 (7,800 ft / 2,377 m). Moving in the early morning kept conditions cool and stable as they climbed Heartbreak Hill and got their first
June 22, 2025
The June 18th team is off to a strong and steady start on the West Buttress. After settling into Camp 1 (7,800 ft / 2,377 m), they made a successful carry up to 10,000 ft / 3,048 m, stashing food and gear in preparation for the days ahead. This section
June 21, 2025
The team is ringing in the solstice from 14 Camp (14,200 ft / 4,328 m) after a big day of climbing. Their route took them up Motorcycle Hill and Squirrel Hill, then around the exposed traverse of Windy Corner (13,300 ft / 4,054 m) before arriving at their new home
June 21, 2025
Here's Celine with a special dispatch for her friends and family: recording
June 21, 2025
Bailey called in today's report for the June 17th team. It sounds like the team is doing well and they dined on a yummy stir fry for dinner. Bailey has a special birthday shout out to Zach and she wishes everyone a happy solstice. Here's Bailey; recording
June 21, 2025
The June 15th team has arrived at Camp 2, also known as 11 Camp (11,000 ft / 3,353 m) after a smooth climb from their previous camp on Ski Hill. Today’s stretch followed the gradual roll of the upper Kahiltna Glacier, climbing through crevassed terrain and gaining steady elevation. The
