The June 10th team is settling into a strong rhythm on the lower mountain! The team is currently camped at 9,600 feet with plans to make the move up to Camp 2 this evening around 10:30 PM.

The team is taking advantage of late evening and overnight travel on the lower glacier, which is one of the smartest approaches on Denali. As temperatures drop, the snow refreezes and the snow bridges that span the crevasses below firm up significantly. Moving during these hours is the safest way to cross the lower glacier, and it lets the team avoid the heat of the day when hauling loads can feel especially demanding.

We’re also happy to share that the team has officially established a reliable communication chain. There were a few hiccups early in the trip, but everything is now sorted out and updates should flow more consistently from here on. Setting up clear lines of communication is one of those small but important pieces of expedition logistics that makes everything run more smoothly the rest of the way.

For now, the June 10th team is at 9,600 feet, getting some rest before tonight’s push to Camp 2. With strong momentum building and the team finding its rhythm on the route, the June 10th team is off to a great start on their Denali expedition.

Camp 1 from Ski Hill

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