Joe Butler gives a holler from high camp
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Qobin, Pi and Zach are back at 14,200′
Qobin, Pi and Zach are headed back down to Base Camp and took a break at the 14,200′ camp to pick up some equipment they left there on their ascent. They had a great day on the summit and are feeling very fortunate right now. They should be in Base Camp tomorrow.
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Chris called from 11,200′ camp to report having backcarried their gear from Kahiltna pass into camp 2 at 11,200′. As strange as it may sound, he reported sweltering temperatures on the glacier during the day. This is quite common as the snow reflects about 95% of the sun’s intensity during the heat of the day,…
Back in high camp, tired but happy
Pi just called, he reports that he and Qobin, as well as Mike Burmeister’s entire expedition, are back at high camp after a long descent from the summit of Denali. 2nd guide Zack descended earlier and welcomed both expeditions as they returned to camp. Right now guides are sitting around stoves making hot water and…
West Rib Team- Larson Calls From high Camp
Eric called in to report that Joerg, Kelly and he are all back at high camp after what can only be described as a great day of climbing. It sounds like conditions were really good for the upper stretches of the West Rib, which ascends out of high camp and across a number of rocky…
At high camp!
Joe and his team have made it to high camp after a tough but satisfying move from 14k. Joe reports everyone being fed and in their warm sleeping bags, about to start a good night’s rest. They plan on taking a rest day tomorrow and waiting for their summit attempt.
On the summit!
Pi and Qobin are on the summit right now, taking pictures and enjoying the view. They have a long descent but will work their way down carefully and methodically. They will let me know when they reach high camp safely.
On the summit!
Mike just called a few minutes ago from the summit of Denali, with his entire team standing around. Everyone in the expedition did well on the ascent, and Mike will give a call when everyone is back in camp.
NWB- Almost Down to the 14,200′ Camp on the W. Buttress
One of our teams called to check in and reported that our NW Buttress team is down below the fixed line section of the West Buttress route known as the Headwall. They have a short stroll down into the expansive basin where there are more tents erected than they’ve seen in weeks. We have two…
West Rib Team – SUMMIT!
We just heard from one of our teams at 14,200′ that the West Rib team reached the summit and have descended to about 2 hours from their high camp. Guide Eric Larson reported that they it was a beautiful summit day and that the team is moving well on their descent. They have only one…