The June 19th Denali West Buttress team is checking in from Camp 2, located at approximately 11,200 ft (3,414 m). Today was a full weather hold as snowstorms swept across the Alaska Range, impacting every elevation on the mountain. With fresh accumulation, cold temps, and limited visibility, the team made the call to stay put rather than attempt the move up toward Windy Corner.
Conditions at camp were chilly but manageable, with overnight lows near freezing and continued snowfall throughout the day. The team stayed warm and fueled, making the most of the downtime by resting in tents, reviewing gear, and sharing hot meals together. Morale remains strong, and the group is using the pause to regroup before the next phase of the climb.
Looking ahead, the plan is to move toward 14 Camp at 14,200 ft (4,328 m) when conditions improve—ideally aiming to cache gear near Windy Corner, just below the 13,500 ft (4,115 m) mark. With snowstorms still active as of June 26, the team will continue to monitor the forecast for a safe window to advance. Stay tuned, and tap the recording link for today’s live update from camp 
