Trip Reports

June 20 Team Arrives at Camp 3

Yesterday the team packed up camp for another move. Tackling Motorcycle Hill, Squirrel Hill, and Windy Corner, they found themselves in Genet Basin where Camp 3 lies at 14,200′ (4328m). The backdrop of the basin is dramatic and inspiring. Behind camp, the Headwall rises up to meet the ridge at 16,200′ (4937m). The ridge climbs and…

June 22 Team Arrives at Camp 2

Yesterday this team climbed up Ski Hill, rising 1,200′ above Camp 1 (7,800′ 2377m), and continued to navigate through rolling terrain until they took a big right turn and up another hill into Camp 2, at 11,200′ (3413m). Here, it starts to feel like you’re actually on the mountain. The terrain becomes more technical, the…

Cassin Team on the Ledge

Elias calls in to report the team has made it to the Cassin Ledge! The team is at about 13,000′ (3962m). It sounds like they are doing well. They will make camp here and fuel up in preparation for the next leg of their journey. Here’s Elias with more details: recording

June 20 Team Moves to Camp 2

Yesterday the team climbed up from their camp around 10,200′ (3108m) to Camp 2 which sits at 11,200′ (3413m). Camp 2 sits below some magnificent seracs, which are large columns of ice that peel off of the glacier as it moves over convexities in the terrain. The team can see the top of Kahiltna Dome…

June 22 Team Moves to Camp 1

The team moved from Basecamp to Camp 1 through the night on the 24th. Yesterday they enjoyed resting during the warmth of the day, and for now they will likely continue on a night schedule until they get a bit higher. They should be moving to cache supplies today between camps 1 and 2. We’ll…