Trip Reports

West Rib Team Makes a Summit Bid!

A very happy Pablo Puruncajas called in from the 17,200′ High Camp to let us know that he, Seth and Juliana are taking a shot at the summit today!  They awoke to calm conditions at camp, although there were signs of wind up above.  They decided to take a hike uphill to about 18,000′ at…

May 22 Team – Moved to 14,200′!

The May 22nd team called in from their new home at Camp 3, located in a huge basin at 14,200′ on Denali.  I believe Martin called in today’s post (please correct me if I am wrong!). The team moved up today and Martin shared some insights about the joys of pulling sleds in gusty wind! …

May 28 Denali Team is on the Glacier!

Our guide Josh Gardner called in from Base Camp on the Kahiltna Glacier.  The team flew in today, and have been rigging sleds and preparing for the five mile hike up the main body of the Kahiltna Glacier to 7,800′, the site of their planned Camp 1. The route actually drops down as it follows…

West Rib Team is at High Camp!

Pablo called from our West Rib Team.  They took advantage of a slight break in the weather to push hard for High Camp on the West Buttress.  Located at 17,200′, High Camp is a tough place when the wind blows hard, and Pablo reports that the wind has been blowing hard! recording

May 28 Denali Team – Meet the Team!

Our seventh Denali team of the 2016 season is meeting this morning in Anchorage, Alaska! This team has traveled from afar to joins us in the the Alaska Range.  It is really fun to meet new friends with a common interest and a shared goal, and a Denali ascent requires a love of wild places…

2016 Denali – More Pics From 14,200′

Our Lead Guide Sebastian Grau sent us some more pictures from yesterday afternoon, when the winds at 14,200′ camp abated somewhat, allowing the team to spend some time reviewing skills that they will need to use on the upper mountain.  They also took advantage of not having ice blown into their eyes to reinforce the…