Trip Reports

May 12 Team Calls From 14,200′

The May 12th Team called in a post in French this evening, after making a carry up the fixed lines and onto the ridge that leads to high camp.  As is all too often the case, the satellite transmission was cut off before they could complete their call.  I will do my best to translate…

UAE Team 1 – Camped at 11,200′

The UAE Team 1 moved up to the beautiful basin camp at 11,200′ today.  They are doing well and have fortified their camp in preparation of a storm that is predicted to hit the mountain tomorrow.  This camp is quite well protected from most storms, although it is prone to receiving high quantities of snow…

May 22 Team – Fun Call From Base Camp!

Amy, Rob, Dan called in a nice update from Base Camp on the Southeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier, with what sounded like Mike chiming in with a shout-out to folks in Bellingham and San Fran.  The team spent today reviewing skills that they will employ as they begin their ascent of Denali. Everyone sounded…

May 22: at basecamp

Lead guide Caitlin Hague called from basecamp, where the team is settling into expedition living.  They were able to sneak in ahead of some forecasted snow and wind.  Their plan is to take a day tomorrow at basecamp to practice the skills needed to start glacier traveling in a responsible fashion, as well as rig…