The team climbed up a bit above their 16,300′ High Camp to further their acclimatization and to stretch their legs a bit. They have been patient and have taken advantage of any opportunity to move up the mountain, but the weather has been a serious challenge for the team. They are rapidly approaching their “up…
DetailsDurny called in to update us that the team carried loads up the fixed lines, which run up the steepest part of the West Buttress route. They started out in what sounded like HOT conditions, which seems odd, considering they are on a glacier at over 14-15,000′! The sun can be intense up on Denali,…
DetailsThe team cached above their camp yesterday, meaning they carried a load of supplies and equipment most of the ay to their next camp at 14,200′. Today, they remained at the 11,200′ camp, taking some acclimatization hikes to help their bodies better adapt to the thinning air of the altitude. Eli Potter, Keizo, Mr. Matsumoto…
DetailsWe just received our first check in from out team of Chinese climbers who joined us for an attempt of the West Buttress. We have a team of five climbers who have traveled across the Pacific and are climbing with our guides Sean McManamy and Brian Muller. I’m afraid I cannot help much with the…
DetailsRyan called in on behalf of the team from the thin air of High Camp on the West Buttress! The team moved up and fortified their camp, which was a good thing, as the weather has been a bit brisk today. Winds have buffeted the team, but they are happily sheltered in their tents, behind…
Lead guide Peter “Pi” Inglis started today’s call from their high camp on the Upper West Rib. They climbed up in somewhat challenging conditions, and carved a camp out of the steep snow. This camp is spectacular, with HUGE views to the south. They will take the first opportunity that presents itself to make their…
Bob called in from the middle of the Kahiltna Glacier, at 7,800′. They awoke early this morning and cruised the five miles up glacier to the site of their first on-mountain camp of their expedition. they moved well and made good time, which is a great litmus test for the days to come. Here’s Bob!…
Rich Ward called in on behalf of the team, which moved up to camp at 11,200′ today. All is well, and they are looking forward to donning crampons for the next section of their route.
We recently received word that the members of the May 26th team decided last night that enough was enough… They gave Denali a tremendous demonstration of patience, tenacity and perseverance, but the mountain was unforgiving and unrelenting in its seeming refusal to allow them much opportunity for upward travel. Faced with a dwindling number of…