June 23, 2022
Lead Mountain Trip Guide Elías de Andres Martos rang in from 7,800 feet on the Kahiltna Glacier. He, Brian, and Steven moved up to what is the traditional Camp 1 for most climbers attempting the West Buttress, West Rib and Cassin routes. Located at the mouth of the Northeast Fork
June 22, 2022
Yesterday the team pack up at Camp 2 (11,200' 3413m) and began their journey to Camp 3. Retracing their steps to the cache site, they rounded Windy Corner, dropped down a small incline, and climbed a short, gentle hill back up and into Camp 3 (14,200' 4328m). Camp 3 lies
June 22, 2022
Here's Jordan calling in from lower elevations! Great work to everyone on this expedition, and all our many others as well. It has so far been a great, and busy, Denali season for Mountain Trip and we're already planning next year. Jordan: recording
June 22, 2022
After standing on the summit (20,310' 6190m), Jesse, Gary, and Grant made their way back to High Camp (17,200' 5242m) where they collapsed into their sleeping bags for some rest after a long day. Yesterday they morning, they got up, packed up camp, and made their way back to the
June 22, 2022
After leaving Talkeetna, the team flew across the flat expanse of braided rivers that leads to the Alaska Range. Flying over the foot of the range they traveled across the glaciated, frozen peaks into Denali Basecamp at 7,200' (2194m). Unloading their supplies from the plane, the team set up in
June 22, 2022
Jordan sends in a final dispatch for the team: "After a gorgeous final stroll down the Kahiltna early this AM, from camp 1 to Base Camp, the team enjoyed a final restful day at the airstrip waiting for the runway to soften. In due order TAT swooped in to grab
June 22, 2022
We would like to welcome the June 22 West Buttress team! We're so excited to be along for the ride and don't take lightly that touching the pearly white slopes of Denali is a life goal for many after several months of training and years spent on mountains locally and
June 21, 2022
Yesterday the team was able to put in their first cache at 13,500' (4114m). Caching is indicative of an expedition style of climbing. It allows teams to break up their super heavy loads (usually around 110lbs) into smaller, lighter loads. The team will pick through and choose gear and supplies
June 21, 2022
Yesterday evening our June 7 team was able to stand on the tallest point in North America!! Congratulations to this team for their huge effort to make this happen. It wasn't easy--it never is. But I am sure they all feel it was worth it, and we were so excited
June 21, 2022
Yesterday the team was able to descend into Camp 1 at 7,800' (2377m) before the glacier got too warm to continue. They camped here for the day, waiting until 1am when the glacier had refrozen before continuing their descent. Early this morning they arrived back in Basecamp (7,200' 2194m) where
