May 22, 2013
Lead guide Karen Bockel called in to report on the team's carry up to the base of a prominent rock formation called Washburn's Thumb. The team did well today and put their cache in higher than most teams do on the ridge up to high camp. Here's Karen: recording
May 22, 2013
Jay called in to report that the team made the push up the Kahiltna Glacier to about 7800', the site of their Camp 1. The weather was really good today, and they will get an early start tomorrow, so as to beat some of the heat on the lower glacier.
May 22, 2013
We just received word that Andy, Sean and Brian are headed up towards the summit of Denali! They left about 20 minutes ago and it looks like a beautiful day, so let's hope that the weather holds and that the team members have enough gas in their tanks to make
May 22, 2013
Everyone is safe back at Camp 4 now following a very good summit day. Stopping at the South Col for the night on the way down gives everyone rest before going down to Camp 2 tomorrow. A really big congratulations to all in the summit team today. Fantastic effort, and
May 22, 2013
Lead guide Eli Potter called in from Denali Base Camp on the Southeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier. He, Jay and Klara all flew in on a beautiful, sunny day and were treated to a great view of their intended route, the West Rib of Denali. Here's Eli: recording
May 21, 2013
Lead guide Adam Smith called in a report from Kahiltna International Airport, otherwise known as Denali Base Camp. The team flew in yesterday and spent about a day and a half reviewing and practicing skills before they head up the massive Kahiltna Glacier tomorrow. The weather is perfect and everyone
May 21, 2013
The team is doing great, and everyone feels great about how they are doing. As well they should, because they have been making great progress and today carried loads up the steepest part of the route. The terrain immediately above the big 14,200' camp starts out pretty mellow, but the
May 21, 2013
We just received a call from the summit, we have 5 on top right now! 7.25am, Yahoo! Conditions seem perfect, with very light winds and not too many other climbers. The ascent started out very windy, but conditions have improved through the night. We have Manoj Vora, DaWang Chu Sherpa,
May 21, 2013
Yesterday a team of climbers from around the globe met in Anchorage to begin an epic journey. The climbers have spend many months training, collecting the appropriate gear, and dreaming about their upcoming adventure. It was a busy day in Anchorage, starting with a team meeting and equipment check at
May 21, 2013
Andy Forbes just called in an update on the team. They are enjoying a rest day at high camp, getting prepared for a summit attempt tomorrow, weather permitting. Best of luck to the team! After nine days at 14 Camp, it must feel good to be on the move again.
