Trip Reports
Climber Steve Camkin called in the team report tonight. It sounds like the team enjoyed a restful day at 14 Camp today, taking in the stunning scenery. Situated in the beautiful Genet basin, 14 Camp offers incredible views of Mt. Foraker, Mt. Hunter, and the surrounding Alaska range. The plan is to rest tomorrow, then…
It’s a snowy evening at 11,200 Camp, but the team was able to descend to approximately 10,000′ to pick up their cache of equipment and supplies. Climber Matt Magoffin called in the team report today, and it sounds like spirits are high and the team is doing well. We’ve learned over the years that eating…
Clearly the June 23 team is having a wonderful time! They are currently at 11,200′ Camp, and the plan is to carry a load of equipment and supplies up to approximately 13,500′ tomorrow. Here’s today’s report, including some animal impersonations !!??? recording
Hello everyone! Our trip wrapped up a handful of days ago and Bob is back home in Seattle and the guides have moved on toward their next adventures. Although our trip concluded early due to an injury Bob sustained while ascending Motorcycle Hill on our move to 14,200 camp, the guides want to applaud Bob…
Climber Cody Loewen called in the trip report tonight from 11,200 camp, located in a beautiful basin high on the Kahiltna glacier at the base of Motorcycle Hill. Cody reports that the team moved from Camp 1 to 11,200 Camp in about 8 hours, and the sun is shining and it’s HOT! Yes, it can…
Ross Jobson called in from the beautiful Camp 2 at 11,200′, with an update and an explanation about the team’s name, “Mr. Hugo Team.” Apparently, when they climbed Aconcagua together, the crew found a bicycle rental shop called Mr. Hugo that provided clients with free wine prior to renting them bicycles! Brilliant! Here is Ross!…
Matt called in an update from the basin camp at 14,200′. The team has been waiting and watching, assessing the avalanche hazard that has been increased of late between them and their next goal, the high camp at 17,200′. They are optimistic that the weather and conditions are trending a bit more favorably than things…
The Team began its day in decent weather, but the wind picked up and it started to snow, so the guide team made the decision to camp at 12,500′ on what is called the “polo field.” The polo field is a relatively flat section located between the top of Squirrel Hill and Windy Corner. The…
Mountain Trip guide Travis Williams called in the team’s report tonight. It was once again snowy and windy, so the team hunkered down in the relative comfort of 14 Camp. Everyone is hoping for a calm, clear day tomorrow in order to make the big move from 14 Camp to High Camp at 17,200 ft.…
Jerry Bays called in from the team’s Camp 1 at 7,800′ on the Kahiltna Glacier. The team moved up to Camp 1 yesterday and carried loads of supplies up to about 10,000′ today. This system of ascent is often referred to as climbing high and sleeping low. It benefits the climbers by minimizing the quantity…