Trip Reports

May 21 Team – Cache on the Ridge

The May 21 Team is making steady progress on the West Buttress itinerary from their home at Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m). Tap the recording below to hear their full update or use this link to see the rough itinerary our guides follow throughout the trip: https://mountaintrip.com/alaska/climb-denali/west-buttress/ We’re psyched to be losing track of…

May 17 Team – Live from 17 Camp

Climber Mike took on the dispatch for the May 17 Team tonight after a well-spent rest day at High Camp 17,200 ft (5242 m) waiting on the weather to shift in their favor. With the summit of Denali 20,300 ft (6187 m) lingering so close the team is doing everything they can to prepare and…

May 20 Team – R&R at 14 Camp

The May 20 Team called in to report that they enjoyed a scheduled rest day today at their home of Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m). Because of the large flat expanse and advantageous location to stage just below the next section of the climb, it is common that climb teams will spend quite a…

May 25 Team – Pack Facts from Camp 2

The May 25 team successfully made the move from Camp 1 7,800 ft (2377 m) to Camp 2 11,200 ft (3413 m) yesterday and called in to tell us more fun facts about what they’re carrying around in their huge Denali packs. Today we’re hearing about what they wish they hadn’t brought! It only takes…

May 13 Team – Safe after Summit Bid #1

Our May 13 Team called in with some big updates from their expedition! After reaching Camp 4 17,200 ft (5242 m) and then taking 2 rest “weather days” the team saw what they thought was a chance for the summit in the forecast. They started the climb but were quickly turned around by poor weather…