Lead guide Marcus and the June 15th team are checking in from Camp 1, where they’ve officially wrapped their first full day on the mountain.
Traveling on a night schedule to take advantage of colder glacier conditions, the team left Basecamp (7,200 ft / 2,195 m) at 2:00 AM and arrived at Camp 1 (7,800 ft / 2,377 m) just after 7:00 AM. The lower Kahiltna Glacier offered firm footing and a stunning early morning approach.
Once in camp, the team dug in, settled down for a midday siesta, and closed the day with a hot, hearty dinner. Morale is high and everyone is feeling strong for the climb ahead.
They’ll be up early once again for a 3:00 AM departure toward Camp 2.
Tap the link below to hear the full voice update from Marcus on the glacier!
