June 27, 2024
"Splitter" is the best way I can describe the June 9th team's time on Denali. From the weather, to the route conditions, and even the fantastic group of people that made up the team. Our time on the Great One was really good! In the last 15 days a group of
June 26, 2024
Lead guide Tom Huntley called in last night with the update! The team started out bright and early yesterday morning with a 3am wake up time. By 5:30am they were on the trail. But here in Alaska, no headlamps were needed for this alpine start (as we call it) because
June 26, 2024
Yesterday everyone enjoyed a rest day at Camp 3. Paige reports they did their fixed line practice. They place some snow pickets in camp, tie a rope into them, and practice using their ascenders and how to communicate while ascending the line. The team will move up still roped together,
June 26, 2024
Lead guide Matt Park calls in to give us the final dispatch of the June 15 Speed Ascent team! Folks are making their way back home, if they haven't already. Matt and Boaz are unpacking from the trip, cleaning tents and kitchen supplies. They are glad to be back in
June 26, 2024
Lead guide Aaron Diamond called in for the team's final dispatch! Aaron said the team had great weather and a lot of fun together. On the descent from High Camp they encountered a bit of white out navigation near Kahiltna Pass but after that enjoyed a nice walk out to
June 26, 2024
The "Alpine Raiders" called in early this morning at 3am Alaska Daylight Time. After making it back from the top of the world they made it first to High Camp at 17,200' (5242m), then back down the Fixed Lines to Camp 3 (14,200' 4328m). From Camp 3 they walked back
June 25, 2024
After some breakfast of something like a Denali Sando, which is cream cheese and bacon on a bagel (sometimes jelly, too!), and some coffee everyone packed up at Camp 2 (3413m). Before heading out, the team dug a cache at their camp to stash anything they no longer need such
June 25, 2024
The team descended down from High Camp yesterday to Camp 3. Coming from 17,200' (5242m) down to 14,200' (4328m) can often feel very luxurious! Temps are warmer, camp is cozier, food is better. Everyone will continue to descend the mountain today as the march from Camp 3 all the way
June 25, 2024
Yesterday was the first cache day. Caching is a crucial part of expedition style climbing. In expedition style climbing, it is important to climb high and sleep low, allowing the body to acclimate to the new altitudes as you ascend. Climbing Denali is also more challenging than other high altitude
June 25, 2024
Please help us welcome the June 21st West Buttress Denali Expedition! The June 21st Expedition consists of: Climber Joe Fernandex of the US Climber Andree Hickethier of Germany Climber Olga Tapordei of Moldova Led by their amazing guides: Lead Guide Tom Huntley Assistant Guide Patrick Lane
