June 1, 2014
The team is still at base camp waiting for a flight back to Talkeetna. It's been a long stretch of bad weather across South Central Alaska and in the Alaska Range and no flights have gone in or out of base camp for almost a week now. We are still
June 1, 2014
The weather has continued to stop the climbers from accomplishing much today. Both teams remained in their camps and are hoping for the weather to improve in the coming days. The forecast is still looking optimistic for nice weather early next week.
May 31, 2014
Mike called in a nice descriptive update from the team's original camp at 7,800' on the main body of the Kahiltna Glacier. The team has had a change of plans and is now going to attempt to climb up the West Buttress, or at least as far up the route
May 31, 2014
Well, this is a first for us... The May 22 team is camped at 11,200', where they have been hammered with tough weather of late. They received two feet of snow overnight, along with high, cold winds. They were again unable to move from their camp, but they have plenty
May 31, 2014
They team is still hanging tight in camp at 14,000ft waiting out this long stretch of wind and snowy weather. They spent the day practicing some mountaineering skills on a steeper hill just out of camp. They practiced using the rope in running belays, and passing anchors, which are
May 31, 2014
It's been a pretty long stretch of wind and snow in the Alaska Range for the last days, and it is expected to continue through most of the weekend. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, as the snow is expected to taper off and winds die
May 30, 2014
Amy started off tonight's call with a report from the basin camp at 11,200'. The team had some "fierce winds" to contend with last night and the weather did not permit them to move food and supplies up the mountain today, so they sat tight and seemed to just eat
May 30, 2014
Tashi Malik called in a nice update from the basin camp at 14,200'. The team took a short hike to a spot known as The Edge of The World this morning. This is an overlook with a stunning view down into the NE Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier. There is
May 30, 2014
Denali. “The Great One.” Mount McKinley. By any name, the behemoth that dominates south central Alaska is something to behold in awe and to treat with the utmost respect. For climbers, the mountain presents what many might consider the challenge of a lifetime, as they pit themselves against brutal winds,
May 30, 2014
A family of climbers from California traveled to Anchorage a couple days ago to begin an epic journey. The climbers have spent many months training, collecting the appropriate gear, and dreaming about their upcoming adventure. Yesterday was a busy day in Anchorage, starting with a team meeting and equipment check
