Mountain Trip guide Yoshiko called in from camp on the Denali West Buttress route with an update. She said that the team has been facing a lot of high winds, cold and snow. They’ve decided to stay at 14,200-camp again this evening.
The weather should improve by Monday at the latest, but for now the team is doing their best to stay warm and sheltered at camp. Mountaineering in the Arctic north inevitably comes with unpredictably cold weather, and the team unquestionably will always make the call to prioritize safety above movement up the mountain. They’re playing games and staying in high spirits as the wintry whiteout persists outside.
Think warm thoughts for the May 6 Team. Here’s Yoshi:
I think I now have the hang of this! I think my sis Debbie is on your MAY 14 DENALI ?? Thanks so much for your message and please give her a hug from me!!!
Victoria
Glad to hear this report and you all are staying warm and playing games!!!
Many thanks for keeping us updated. Hope you are able to summit, but stay safe!
Positives for the team from LA! Stay safe and we look forward to hearing more about your adventure.