Trip Reports

May 13 Team – Safely at Camp 2

As it sometimes happens our May 13 Team’s dispatch audio cut out over the radio – bummer! However, it is worth noting that from what you can hear our friends have safely arrived at Camp 2 at 11,000 ft (3353 m) and are doing well! This is an incredibly beautiful location that basks in alpenglow…

May 17 Team – Sun Tanning at Camp 1

Our May 17 crew was granted safe passage and “solid glacier conditions” on the first leg of their journey from basecamp 7,200 ft to Camp 1 7,800 ft. This is a great dispatch to listen to as the team is off to a very strong start with incredible weather and a “legendary crew” that is…

May 7 Private Team – A Hard Fought Day!

Lead guide, Jesse Yon, calling in with a welcome update from the May 7 Private Team! After a “hard-fought day” the team of three successfully cached their gear above Windy Corner 13,000 ft (3962 m). Proud work, crew! The total distance for this travel day is about four miles round trip with a little over…

May 13 – 5 Hour Trek Complete!

Climber Chris from our May 13 Team calling in from Camp 1 7,800 ft ( m) with news of the day’s activities! Today the team successfully made a long 5-hour trek up the hill with all of their bags that were packed up to bury in the cache. Upon arrival, the crew exerted themselves by…

May 7 Team – Making Forward Progress!

It’s a day for good news all around for our Mountain Trip teams on Denali! Our first report is from climber Max on the May 7th Team reporting that after three days of harsh weather, the skies have cleared! This allowed our team to “back-carry” also known as descending with delightfully lightweight packs about 800…

May 10 Team – Arrived at Camp 2!

Guide Logan calling in with excellent news from our May 10 team! After a few stormy days at Camp 1 7,800 ft (2377 m) the guides and climbers made the push to Camp 2 11,000 ft (3353 m). The group awoke early to beautiful weather and clear skies. On Denali, conditions are king as they…