June 7, 2025
The June 5th West Buttress expedition is officially underway, with climbers touching down at Denali basecamp (7,200 ft / 2,195 m) after a scenic flight in from Talkeetna via Talkeetna Air Taxi. This classic international team is made up of mountaineers from across the globe—united by a shared goal and
June 6, 2025
The team remained at Camp 2 (11,000 ft / 3,353 m) today, holding for better weather. Their original objective was to cache gear around Windy Corner, but deteriorating conditions prompted a smart decision to stay put. With limited visibility and increasing winds, they prioritized rest and recovery, making the most
June 6, 2025
A huge accomplishment today as the team climbed from 14,000 ft Camp (4,267 m) to High Camp at 17,200 ft (5,243 m) on the West Buttress route. The day began with a steep ascent of the Headwall, climbing fixed lines up to the ridge at 16,200 ft (4,938 m). From
June 4, 2025
Big day for the May 28th team! After four nights at Camp 1 (7,800 ft / 2,377 m), the crew made the move to Camp 2 at 11,200 ft (3,414 m). It was an 8-hour push covering 4 miles (6.4 km) and gaining 3,000 ft (914 m) of vertical —
June 4, 2025
Still holding at Camp 2 (11,200 ft / 3,414 m), the May 24th team is riding out the weather and living their best alpine life. Today’s agenda included digging cozy snow caves and crafting backcountry furniture — lounge-ready and glacier-chic. Spirits are high, and dinner didn’t disappoint: bangers and mash
June 4, 2025
May 20th West Buttress Expedition Team June 4th Update – Denali, Alaska Currently holding steady at 14,000 ft (4,267 m) in Genet Basin, our team is making the most of the downtime — including building what might be the finest latrine 14 Camp has ever seen. After days of wind
