Trip Reports
Lead guide Jacob Schmitz called in a message from High Camp, which was unfortunately cut short, when the signal was dropped. Today was the team’s fourth day at High Camp, and they are just waiting for the wind to diminish so the team can better assess the steep slopes above them for avalanche hazard, and…
Cody called in from High Camp on Denali, after the team spent the day recuperating from their big day climbing to 17,200′ yesterday. Most climbers really benefit from spending a day resting and acclimatizing at this camp before even considering attempting to go to the summit, so today was a planned day to hang out…
Dan called in from High Camp on Denali with a spirited post. I’m hoping that his good humor and the fun with which he provided his dispatch are the results of his enjoying the experience thus far, and not the rarefied air of 17,200′! On Denali, this elevation has roughly one half of an atmosphere…
I just received word that Rob, Con and Nick made short work of the descent from High Camp, arrived at Base Camp and flew off the glacier a short while ago. After 19 days spent in the snow and wind, they were motivated to get back to civilization. They are back in Talkeetna and we…
Dusty called in from the 17,200′ High Camp, perched below Denali Pass, the low point between Denali’s north and south summits. The team had a windy night, but it did not snow too much, so their sleep was not interrupted by having to get out and shovel their tents free from powder. Here’s Dusty! recording
Nick Aiello called in after a well deserved night’s rest. He, Rob and Con had a tough go reaching the summit yesterday. The morning was clear, but conditions changed as they got higher and the team needed to dig deep to make it to the top in somewhat windy conditions. The plan is to head…
After pushing up the ridge in moderate winds and light snow, the team was rewarded with a calm and sunny rest day at 17,200′. The day offered plenty of good photos and a chance for everyone to get ready for the summit attempt the following day. The alarm in the guides tent went off at…
Lead guide Jacob Schmitz called in from the team’s new home- High Camp! They worked hard yesterday to push up to 17,200′ and everyone is tucked into their warm sleeping bags for the evening. It sounded like to day was a pretty nice day to travel and the team took advantage of the break in…
Dave Bull called in after the June 23 team carried loads up the steep fixed lines and cached them on the ridge that leads to high camp. This is a tough day, both physically and mentally, as descending steep terrain like the fixed lines are stretched across can be unnerving to most mortals. Everyone did…
Rob called in from the top of Denali just minutes ago! They battled the weather a bit today, but they are doing great and moving really well. Congratulations Rob, Con, and Nick! They’ll head back down to high camp in just a few minutes where they’ll spend the night and rest before beginning their long…