May 24, 2014
The UAE Team 1 moved up to the beautiful basin camp at 11,200' today. They are doing well and have fortified their camp in preparation of a storm that is predicted to hit the mountain tomorrow. This camp is quite well protected from most storms, although it is prone to
May 24, 2014
I have not heard from the team as yet this evening, but they did send a check in report from their Spot GPS device, which tells us that they are doing well and also showed that they are still camped at the 14,200' basin. Below is a screen shot of
May 24, 2014
We are pleased to welcome the team members of our 10th Denali team of the 2014 climbing season. Some of these climbers are friends who have climbed together in Chile and, as do so many of our teams, the team comes from points around the world. On Monday morning, the
May 24, 2014
Amy, Rob, Dan called in a nice update from Base Camp on the Southeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier, with what sounded like Mike chiming in with a shout-out to folks in Bellingham and San Fran. The team spent today reviewing skills that they will employ as they begin their
May 24, 2014
Con Severis reported a surprisingly easy move up the Northeast Fork of the Kahiltna to their advance camp. They are now established at the best camp near the base of the entry couloir onto the West Rib.
May 24, 2014
The weather sounded harsh up there today, and the May 8 team hunkered down in their fortified camp to wait out the weather and give another try at moving to high camp when the weather improves.
May 24, 2014
Lead guide Caitlin Hague called from basecamp, where the team is settling into expedition living. They were able to sneak in ahead of some forecasted snow and wind. Their plan is to take a day tomorrow at basecamp to practice the skills needed to start glacier traveling in a responsible
May 23, 2014
recording This one got cut short, but the team still sounds like they are in great spirits!
