The June 19th Team AKA the “hybrid international team of champions” spent their first night at Camp 3 (14,200 ft / 4,328 m) last night and are settling into life at elevation. Spirits are high as the group continues to gel and adapt to the unique challenges of the upper mountain.
Today, they descended with enjoyably light packs to retrieve their cache near 13,500 ft (4,115 m) around Windy Corner, then returned to camp and spent the afternoon sharpening the technical skills they’ll need for the fixed lines. Tomorrow’s objective: an acclimation climb to the 16,000 ft (4,877 m) ridge to prepare for their eventual move to High Camp.
Weather remains favorable, and the team is taking full advantage of the window to move methodically and safely. They’re enjoying warm meals, strong camaraderie, and the epic views Denali’s West Buttress has to offer.
Tap the recording link below to hear the full dispatch — and check back soon for the team’s next update as they push higher toward the summit.
