Trip Reports

Bilingual update from the international June 11 team

Does anyone speak German that could help us translate? Alas, the Mountain Trip June 11 West Buttress team is so international that I can’t quite keep up with their language preferences. It’s always interesting to open up an audio recording in a foreign language. The climber (who I’m guessing is Remo Bernhardsgrütter, correct me if…

May 30 Denali Team headed for the summit today!

Lead Guide Scott Woollums with the Mountain Trip May 30 Denali West Buttress expedition (referred to individually by nickname) called in with an update from the lofty High Camp at 17,200′. The team just moved up yesterday in what Scott described as “absolutely perfect” weather, and set up camp on a beautiful evening, with views…

June 5 Denali team resting at 14,200′

Lead guide Ben Adkison called in with an update on the June 5 Denali West Buttress team, who have been making steady, consistent progress up the mountain.   Ben said they woke up late and had a big breakfast of chocolate chip coconut pancakes before caching above camp.He said the weather was impressively clear and…