May 14, 2011
After much analysis of a variety of forecasts, we have decided that a window of lower winds starting May 19th looks like it will be hopeful for a summit attempt. We will be checking that every day for any changes, but it looks good. So the whole team is off
May 14, 2011
Hi followers, Lead guide Joe Butler called in last night to report all is well, and the team is gearing up for a day of work and snow school tomorrow. A few of the guides will be carrying loads to the next camp, while the climbers will learn crevasse rescue
May 13, 2011
Brian called this in from the base of their route. I'll not spoil the surprise, but his brother should listen! [audio:http://mountaintripdenali2011.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/audio-post-2011-05-14-03-30-27.mp3|titles=Audio Post]
May 13, 2011
Hi folks, Jared called in to report that the team had back carried to Mt. Caps, then headed down again to their camp on the Peter's Glacier. Tomorrow they will move to the first camp on the route of the North West Buttress of Denali, at an approximate elevation of
May 13, 2011
Hello Everyone, I wanted to give you all an update. We are still not able to provide any names, but the climber with a broken leg is doing remarkably well in a hospital in Anchorage. With the deepest regret, I need to announce that the other climber was found at
May 13, 2011
May 13th, Base Camp The whole team is back in base camp this evening, the last of the Sherpa are rolling in this afternoon. We all had a great and worthwhile break down in Dingboche, and we’re feeling good and ready to go when we get our window of good
May 12, 2011
Michael called this in from 10,500'. Enjoy! [audio:http://mountaintripdenali2011.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/audio-post-2011-05-13-05-07-18.mp3|titles=Audio Post]
May 12, 2011
Michael just called to report that after taking a weather day yesterday, due to very high winds, the team had a great day today. They made a carry up and around the most northeasterly corner of the Kahiltna Glacier and made a cache at 10,500', just shy of their next
May 12, 2011
Hello Everyone, I apologize for the delay in posting, but the NPS requested that we keep mum until we all had more information about a situation that unfolded during yesterday's summit attempt. At this time, we are not permitted to share any names, so I deeply apologize in advance for
May 12, 2011
Jared just called to report that the NWB team is at the base of the route and looking forward to moving up it tomorrow. His call was very short and sweet (hey- he's a nice guy!), most likely because they are nestled deep in the Peters Basin, with lots of
