June 15, 2014
The team carried loads of supplies up the Kahiltna Glacier to a point just below Kahiltna Pass, the lowest point between Denali and the western portion of the Alaska Range today. This area is notorious for channeling weather, but the team did not have any such challenge today. They are
June 15, 2014
The weather is looking pretty good today and the May 30 team is heading towards the summit today! They are doing great so far and should be on the top of Denali in the next hour or so. We hope to get a call from the top, but sometimes the
June 14, 2014
The team climbed up a bit above their 16,300' High Camp to further their acclimatization and to stretch their legs a bit. They have been patient and have taken advantage of any opportunity to move up the mountain, but the weather has been a serious challenge for the team. They
June 14, 2014
Durny called in to update us that the team carried loads up the fixed lines, which run up the steepest part of the West Buttress route. They started out in what sounded like HOT conditions, which seems odd, considering they are on a glacier at over 14-15,000'! The sun can
June 14, 2014
The team cached above their camp yesterday, meaning they carried a load of supplies and equipment most of the ay to their next camp at 14,200'. Today, they remained at the 11,200' camp, taking some acclimatization hikes to help their bodies better adapt to the thinning air of the altitude.
June 14, 2014
We just received our first check in from out team of Chinese climbers who joined us for an attempt of the West Buttress. We have a team of five climbers who have traveled across the Pacific and are climbing with our guides Sean McManamy and Brian Muller. I'm afraid I
June 14, 2014
Ryan called in on behalf of the team from the thin air of High Camp on the West Buttress! The team moved up and fortified their camp, which was a good thing, as the weather has been a bit brisk today. Winds have buffeted the team, but they are happily
June 13, 2014
Lead guide Peter "Pi" Inglis started today's call from their high camp on the Upper West Rib. They climbed up in somewhat challenging conditions, and carved a camp out of the steep snow. This camp is spectacular, with HUGE views to the south. They will take the first opportunity that
June 13, 2014
Bob called in from the middle of the Kahiltna Glacier, at 7,800'. They awoke early this morning and cruised the five miles up glacier to the site of their first on-mountain camp of their expedition. they moved well and made good time, which is a great litmus test for the
