Trip Reports

May 16 Team – Report from 11,200′

Brian called in a report from their team, which is still camped at 11,200′.  They had hoped to move up to 14,200′ today, but inclement weather did not permit them to travel.  They are camped in a beautiful basin, which they could not fully enjoy today, due to thick clouds that kept moving in and…

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…