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
June 22, 2024
Lead guide Aaron Diamond called in to let us know the team has arrived back at High Camp! They made an attempt for the summit yesterday, but decided to turn around at Archdeacon's Tower. This high altitude arctic mountain is a tough climb, and a myriad of factors are considered
June 22, 2024
The team has arrived at High Camp! After some coffee and breakfast yesterday morning, the team prepared to move up to High Camp at 17,200′ (5242m). The day begins almost immediately with a push up Bunny Hill to the base of the Fixed Lines, this can take a couple of
June 22, 2024
Yesterday morning, the team woke up early to prepare for their move up to High Camp at 17,200' (5242m). The day begins almost immediately with a push up Bunny Hill to the base of the Fixed Lines, this can take a couple of hours. On the Fixed Lines they will
June 22, 2024
The team has arrived at High Camp! High Camp sits at 17,200' (5242m). As the team left camp at 14,200' (4328m), the began their day by first climbing up Bunny Hill until they arrived at the bottom of the fixed lines. After climbing over the bergschrund there, they ascended the
June 22, 2024
Congratulations!! Marcus called in from the highest point in North America, 20,320' to let us know that the team made it to the top!! We are very excited for everyone, and wish them a great walk out. They will make their way back to High Camp, spend the night, and
June 21, 2024
Yesterday the team had their first cache day of the expedition. This is expedition style climbing, which allows climbers to climb high and sleep low aiding in altitude acclimatization. They chose some items they won’t need for a few days, like snacks and meals, and carried them most of the
