June 9, 2012
Bart and Paul called in from high camp to let us all know what they are planning to do, as they are rapidly running out of food, fuel and time. Those of you who speak Dutch are fortunate, as Paul lost the satellite signal at exactly the right moment to
June 9, 2012
Kari called in on her birthday, and I suspect, from her post, that her biggest birthday wish right now, should the wind not blow out her birthday candle before she gets a chance to do so, would be for a change of scenery! Patience, Kari... patience...! George is heading down
June 9, 2012
The June 3 team traveled down the Kahiltna to pick up their cache of food and gear. The plan for today is to carry a load up around Windy Corner today, weather permitting.
June 9, 2012
A change of plans: JY has decided to descend down to basecamp and off of Denali; he sustained a sprained ankle yesterday, the injury precluded him from climbing higher. He is descending with a Mountain Trip guide and plans to be in basecamp tomorrow. The rest of the team will
June 8, 2012
Yesterday the team carried a load of food and high altitude gear up the fixed lines to 16,400' to cache some gear. Today they plan to rest at camp 3 and prepare for the ascent to high camp.
June 8, 2012
Mountain Trip is honored to have been selected to assist a team of five veterans as they attempt to climb to the summit of Denali this summer. On June 10, 2012, the next step in their long journeys will take place as they meet our guide team in Anchorage, AK
June 7, 2012
David called in to give an update about life at 14,200' on Denali. They are poised and ready to make the move up to high camp, but need a break in the weather to do so. recording