June 28, 2014
Mark checked in from the traditional Camp 1 at 7,800' today. After days of tough weather, the team enjoyed clear, blue skies today! The view of the upper mountain from this camp, is stunning, when the clouds permit it. Here's Mark! recording
June 27, 2014
Lead guide Jacob Schmitz called in from Base Camp! The team was able to fly late in the afternoon, and landed at a very, very snowy 7,200' strip on the Southeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier. They will decide what their next move will be and might either move up
June 27, 2014
Christiaan called in from a very snowy 14,200' camp. The team dug out from two feet (.60m) of snow this morning, and spent the day in camp. As the day progressed, the weather improved and Christiaan spoke of a stunning sunset, replete with nice views at the time of his
June 27, 2014
An enthusiastic June 23rd team is finally moving up glacier! Lead guide Caitlin Hague called in from half way between Base Camp and Camp 1, after her team broke trail for 10 hours to get to that point. For some perspective, a strong team can move from BC to Camp
June 27, 2014
Sun Bin called in from the team's 17,200' high camp, optimistic that they might have a shot at the top tomorrow! The team has been waiting at camp for four days, while it has snowed and snowed. The clouds have begun to part, and they are hopeful that they might
June 27, 2014
Rob called in on day 4 of the team's wait for the weather to clear. This afternoon, it did just that! The clouds rolled away and the skies became blue, raising the spirits of the team. There are some areas that can be prone to avalanche hazard above camp, and
June 27, 2014
Our last expedition of the 2014 Denali climbing season is heading to Talkeetna, Alaska today. This team is comprised of a group of climbers who have almost all been on big mountains together previously. The majority firefighters from Fort Worth, TX and they have been training hard for this expedition.
June 26, 2014
Matt called in a message that was unfortunately lost when the satellite phone lost its signal. The team is ready to move higher on the mountain, but it has been SNOWING! Deep snow and little visibility are combining to keep them in their camp at 14,200'. Waiting can be one
June 26, 2014
Rob called in from 11,200' where the team is getting regular exercise by digging out their tents from the incessant snow that has been falling on them. A powerful low pressure system has taken up residence on the mountain and a product of this has been a LOT of snow.
June 26, 2014
The June 19th team is waiting patiently at 11,200 Camp for the appropriate weather to move up to 14 Camp. The weather was too poor yesterday to travel, so they hunkered down in their tents and rested, read, and relaxed. 11,200 Camp is situated in a stunning setting, high on
