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
June 25, 2024
Lead guide Jed Porter called in from High Camp yesterday to report that everyone on the June 12 team stood on the highest point of North America! Congratulations everyone! It sounds like they even helped a few others outside of their team climb to the top as well. Summit day
June 24, 2024
Phil called in last night to give us an update! Everyone enjoyed a second rest day at camp yesterday. Sounds like they had a great time playing card games and dice games. The cook tent has a lot of spaces and snow benches for each person to sit on, and often
June 24, 2024
Assistant guide Patrick called in from Camp 1 (7,800' 2377m) last night: Audio Recording. Yesterday the team loaded up the Otter plane in Talkeetna (348' 106m) with their food, sleds, backpacks, kitchen gear, tents, etc. It's a 15-20 minute stunning flight in to the Alaska Range. Talkeetna is in a flat
June 24, 2024
The team called in from the top of North America yesterday (20,310' 6190m)!! Congratulations to everyone. Listen to how stoked they are! Audio Recording It is hard working getting all the way to the top of this high altitude, arctic mountain. Heavy loads and cold temps are often a challenge.
June 23, 2024
Everyone enjoyed a rest day at High Camp yesterday! This helped them prepare for their summit attempt. They rested in their tents, hydrated, snacked, and pack all the food and layers they need for summit day. They are likely attempting the summit today! We wish everyone strong legs and gorgeous
June 23, 2024
Everyone enjoyed a rest day at Camp 2 yesterday! Since the team picked up their cache on the way to camp, they were able to relax today and recuperate from the first few days of the trip. Rest days are a great time to lounge in the tent and do
June 23, 2024
Everyone enjoyed a rest day at High Camp today. They hydrated and fueled up in preparation for their big day ahead. After packing their bags with all the gear and snacks they will need, they are ready for an early start in the morning to attempt the summit! We wish
June 23, 2024
Congratulations to the June 15 West Buttress team!! They called in from the tallest point of North America at 20,310' (6190m)! Summit day is long and hard, but the rewards are great. Boaz reports excellent weather for their walk to the top. They will descend the way they camp back
June 22, 2024
Yesterday the June 18 team left Camp 1 at 7,800’ (2377m) and made their way to Camp 2 at 11,200’ (3413m). Leaving camp, the team climbs up Ski Hill towards Kahiltna Pass. On their way, they were able to pick up their cache of supplies that way tomorrow they can
