June 25, 2014
The team attempted to move to High Camp today, but a quick moving storm caught up to them on the ridge above 14 Camp, at the top of the fixed lines. The weather moved in and the winds picked up, so the team decided to descend to 14 Camp to
June 25, 2014
The June 11 team is at High Camp, poised to make a summit attempt as soon as the weather cooperates. Team leader Sean McManamy reports that it's windy and cold at High Camp, but the team is keeping warm and is safely tucked into their tents behind high snow walls
June 25, 2014
Climber David Bull called in the team's report tonight from Base Camp at 7200'. The weather was poor today, but the team was able to go over glacier travel skills and sled rigging instruction. It sounds like the team is already having a good time and getting to know each
June 25, 2014
Mountain Trip guide Eli Potter called in to report that the team had descended to Camp 1, at 7800', and they were resting, eating and hydrating before continuing on to Base Camp. Eli reports that the glacier is in good condition, and they hope to make good time the last
June 25, 2014
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June 24, 2014
Lloyd Hales called in from the big basin camp at 14,200', as the team readies themselves for their push up to High Camp. Hopefully, the weather will remain favorable, so they can push high, as it is a long, tough day, made slightly easier when conditions are calm. The team
June 24, 2014
Hi Scot and friends, Of all my 17 trips on Denali, ours was the most challenging ever. From our 5 day delay doing the Talkeetna hang in the beginning, relentless wind and snow on the upper mountain, to the final descent in a white out; mother nature had no mercy.
June 23, 2014
Three Mountain Trip Teams were able to reach the summit today! It was a beautiful day, a bit cold, but clear and light winds on the summit this evening. The June 5 (Japan 8 8) Team, the June 8 (Private led by Sebastian) Team and the June 9 Team stood
June 23, 2014
Lead guide Eli Potter, Keizo, and Mr. Ishikawa called in from the very top of North America! The team climbed well today and they are on the summit of Denali! They had a very clear day, with light winds, and the view from the top is absolutely amazing. Congratulations to
June 23, 2014
Rob called in after the team dropped back down to their cache site at about 10,200' to retrieve their supplies this morning. They had left the bulk of their extra food, fuel and some gear and clothing cached a couple of days ago, and now they are reunited with all
