Harrison and the team made it to High Camp today — perched at 17,200 feet on Denali’s West Buttress. The climb up from 14 Camp was long and demanding, passing through the fixed lines on the Headwall and across the dramatic ridge toward camp. Everyone’s now bundled up in the extreme cold, resting, and prepping for their final push to the summit.
The weather has been unpredictable — blazing sun one moment, biting wind the next — but the team is in strong spirits. Over the next day or two, they’ll watch for a solid weather window. If it holds, summit day could come as soon as tomorrow.
The route ahead includes the Autobahn traverse, Denali Pass, the Football Field, and then the final push to 20,310 ft (6,190 m) — the highest point in North America. It’s the most exposed and high-stakes part of the climb, and this team is ready.
They’ve come a long way, and now it’s down to timing, weather, and willpower.
Sending love to everyone back home — talk soon, hopefully from the top. 🏔🤍
