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!
May 23, 2014
Assistant guide Nick Aiello called from camp 1 to report the team had made a successful carry of gear and food to a safe camp at 9,300'. The northeast fork of the Kahiltna can offer devious crevasse fields and difficult routefinding, but our team moved efficiently up and back again,
May 23, 2014
The days are growing longer in Alaska, which can mean only one thing… It is Denali Season!!! Yesterday a group of climbers from around the world met in Anchorage to begin an incredible journey. Each climber spent months preparing and training for climbing Denali, the "great one." The climbers began
May 23, 2014
The second UAE group meet in Anchorage yesterday. They had a team meeting, picked up last minute supplies, and in general, rest and relaxed. Today the team is headed to Talkeetna to check in with the NPS and our air services provider. If the weather cooperates, the team will fly
