June 23, 2014
The weather is looking pretty good today and both the June 5 and June 9 teams are heading towards the summit! They are doing great so far and should be on the top of Denali this afternoon. We hope to get a call from the top, but sometimes the weather
June 22, 2014
Hui Ling and Christiaan called in the team's report today. The climbers made a back carry today, meaning that they dropped back down to the site of their last supply cache at about 13,500′, dug it up from the snow and carried the supplies back up to 14 Camp. This
June 22, 2014
Yesterday was a stormy day at High Camp for Team Japan 8 8. Guide Eli Potter reports strong winds again today, but clear skies. It sounds like Mr. Matsumotosan has developed altitude sickness and will be descending with a guide to lower elevation. The team will be monitoring the weather
June 22, 2014
Mountain Trip guide Sean McManamy called in to report that the team cached a load of equipment and supplies high on the ridge at 16,000 ft. The ascent begins immediately out of 14 Camp, climbs "the Headwall" on fixed lines, and then the team gets on top of the ridge
June 22, 2014
Team leader Durny called this afternoon to report that the team is safe and sound and enjoying the abundant oxygen in Anchorage. The team had an extra day at Base Camp, due to weather conditions, but the skies cleared and they were able to fly out this morning. It sounds
June 22, 2014
The team took advantage of good weather today to move from 14 Camp, up the fixed lines on the "headwall", to High Camp at 17,200. The views from this section of the climb are stunning, and it sounds like the team enjoyed the views as they ascended. The climbers are
June 22, 2014
Today a group of climbers from around the world are finishing their journey to Anchorage, Alaska, where they will join together as a team to attempt to climb a classic route on the highest peak in North America. The West Buttress route is an iconic challenge for mountaineers, ascending 13,000'
June 21, 2014
Matt, with the June 13th team, enjoys a cup of coffee after a big move from 11,200ft to 14,000ft. They seem to be in good spirits and happy to have the lower glacier behind them. Here's Matt: recording
June 21, 2014
After a long day descending from 17,200ft, the team has finally returned to base camp. They woke up to snow at base camp, and will be spending the night there, but hope to fly out the next morning. Great job Alpenglow Team! recording
June 21, 2014
They guys beat a trail down the mountain yesterday after their summit day and traveled through the night all the way to base camp. They checked in this morning with the folks at Talkeetna Air Taxi who will send a plane for them as soon the weather allows. It's a
