June 10, 2023
Say hello to our June 10 West Buttress team! We are so excited to be along for this journey to North America's highest peak. We know that for many Denali is a lifelong goal, and the culmination of many months of training, and years spent in the mountains. So we are
June 9, 2023
The June 4 Team called in to let us know they are feeling well-rested after a reset day at Camp 2 11,000 ft (m) and are looking ahead to their move to cache supplies above Windy Corner 13,000 ft (3962 m). This next move will involve leaving camp early with
June 9, 2023
Lead Mountain Trip guide Jed Porter called in for the May 21 Team to report that after an attempt to leave their base of Camp 4 17,200 ft (5242 m) the crew was turned back by poor weather and were unable to make their descent down the ridge. While it
June 9, 2023
Our June 4 Team called in to let us know they are making some amazing progress along the West Buttress route in less-than-stellar conditions. The team pulled together and gave it their all on a very tough day moving from Camp 1 7,800 ft (2377 m) to Camp 2 11,000
June 7, 2023
A quick update from the May 25 Team - they are safe and sound at Camp 4 17,200 ft (5242 m)! Everyone is enjoying a much-needed rest day warming up and bedding down in their tents after quite the summit attempt yesterday. The team will hold here until conditions show
June 7, 2023
The May 21 crew is hunkered down at Camp 4 17,200 ft (m) on their fourth day here after deciding to hold on for an opportunity to make their second summit attempt. Tap their recording below to hear their full, bilingual update! This has been a tough Denali season all
June 7, 2023
Lead Mountain Trip guide, Karl Welter, called in with the final dispatch for the May 17 West Buttress team! Tap the recording link below to hear his full dispatch and check out the photo of their crew descending Denali at sunset. The team was able to descend from their high
June 6, 2023
Lead Mountain Trip guide Elias de Andrés-Martos radioed in from Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m) after his climbing team made a very strong attempt at the summit of Denali and the high point of North America 20,310 ft (6187 m)! Most importantly this team gave their objective their absolute
June 6, 2023
En route up the ridge, Lead Guide Josh Jespersen experienced symptoms indicative of a serious medical problem. Prudently, Josh turned back and descended the fixed lines, and returned to 14,200 ft (4328 m) where he was seen by the NPS medical staff. The staff has much greater diagnostic abilities and
June 6, 2023
The June 4 Team's Denali expedition has officially begun after they flew out of Talkeetna and into base camp! Check out their team photo below and tap the recording link for the their full update. We're excited for these guides and climbers to begin their trip of a lifetime! Arriving
