Trip Reports
Jim’s post from the 11,200′ basin is largely unintelligible, due to the steep southern walls of the basin that prevented them from having a good satellite signal. The team took a rest day at 11,200′ today, allowing their bodies to acclimatize after their trek up the glacier. They will continue their upward momentum tomorrow, as…
Terry Kelleher called in after “one of the best days we’ve ever seen on Denali!” The team moved great and climbed up out of the 14,200′ camp, ascending moderate snow slopes to the base of a steep slope known as The Headwall. This 200m section of route is affixed with ropes for it’s height, which…
Guide Jeff Dobronyi called in from Base Camp. The June 13th team spent the day reviewing skills and preparing their packs, sleds and supplies for the push up glacier! Actually, they will start their day by descending down the Southeast Fork to the point where it joins the main body of the massive Kahiltna Glacier. …
Eli Potter and Luis Alvarez called in from 14,200′ on day three of their quick ascent of Denali. They spent the day resting in camp, as the previous days have been tough one, moving long distances, while hauling and carrying heavy loads of the requisite equipment to climb this big, cold mountain. They are replenishing…
It was a beautiful, sunny day for the team to “backcarry”, or drop down and pick up their equipment and supplies that they cached a few days prior. Today is what we call an “active” rest day, because the cache site is not far from camp and the backcarry allows the team to stretch their…
Lead guide Jacob Schmitz called in from Denali Base Camp, located at 7,200′ on the Southeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier. He, Duncan and Danny flew into the Range amidst clear skies, with tremendous views of the peaks of the Alaska Range. They are poised to launch early in the morning, so as to avoid…
Assistant guide Brady Deal called in from the 11,200′ site of the June 7th team’s Camp 2. Today, they carried loads of supplies up and around a famous (sometimes infamous!) feature called Windy Corner. Today, the team would have welcomed a breeze, as it was hot, hot HOT! Strange but true – it can be…
Congratulations to the entire May 30 team, all of whom are standing on the top of Denali. They passed the phone around on this crystal clear day and each climber was able to add their thoughts and shout outs to loved ones. GREAT JOB TEAM!!! recording
Duncan Stuart arrived in Alaska and met with guide team Jacob Schmitz and Danny Donovan at the Millennium Hotel in Anchorage. They reviewed the expedition itinerary, went through Duncan’s personal kit and they are currently on the road to Talkeetna. In Talkeetna, the team will participate in a mandatory National Park Service climber orientation and…