June 4, 2012
I just spoke with lead guide Peter "Pi" Inglis about the team, and they are all exploring Talkeetna, having completed their NPS orientation and weighed all their bags for their upcoming flight to the glacier. The weather is looking pretty uncooperative at the moment, so they are wandering around town,
June 4, 2012
The climbers called in a nice, clear post this evening. They moved up from their home for the past week at 14,200' (4328m) and climbed the moderately steep snow slopes up to the part of the route known as the Headwall. This is the steepest section of the climb, and
June 3, 2012
We got a relay from another Mountain Trip team at high camp: guide Eric Larson summitted with Miguel today. The rest of the team turned around before the summit. Details are thin at this point, but I do know everyone is back in camp and in good health. More details
June 3, 2012
Sebastian called in from high camp after some of the team reached the summit of Denali! Details are not complete, but is sounds like the team made a summit push and the weather turned cold and windy. Most of the team turned back, but Miguel Madrid and Eric Larson continued
June 3, 2012
The team carried a load of food and gear up Motorcycle Hill and around Windy Corner today to 13,500'. They plan to move tomorrow to camp 3.
June 3, 2012
Well, well, well. Let me start by saying the team I had the pleasure of climbing with over the last few weeks was one of the best I’ve ever seen. You’ve been a great crew. Without question, Denali is one of the most difficult mountains I’ve been on, demanding an
June 3, 2012
Sean Mcmanamy reported yesterday that the team had made a backcarry down to the main part of the Kahiltna Glacier to pick up their cache, descending from 11,200' to 10,000' and back. Everything is going very well and spirits are high.
June 3, 2012
Chris Kerrick called yesterday, the team made a trip down to the main flow of the Kahiltna Glacier to pick up their cache of gear and food. Everyone is happy, fit and excited and ready to move higher.
