Trip Reports
A hearty “Welcome!” to our May 21 West Buttress team! We are so excited to be along for this journey to North America’s highest peak. We know that for many Denali is a lifelong goal, and the culmination of many months of training, and years spent in the mountains. So we are honored to have been…
Mountain Trip guide Boas called in last night with the excellent news that after eleven days on the mountain, the May 10 team has arrived at Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m)! Their radio recording is a bit choppy but, from what we can gather the team made the journey in really good weather and…
We are thrilled to hear that climber Graeme and his guides were able to safely downclimb from Camp 2 11,000 ft (3353 m) to Denali Basecamp 7,200 ft (2194 m). Upon arrival guides Jesse and Patrick got to work digging out a tent platform so that they would have a flat place to bed down…
Climber Tim from the May 17 team called in last night from their group’s second night at Camp 1 7,800 ft (m) to report that they are right on schedule with their trip plan! We love to hear it. Morning fog allowed the team to sleep in a bit then brunch on croissants, lox, and…
A very warm welcome to the May 20 West Buttress Team! We are so excited to climb alongside this team of folks on their journey up North America’s highest peak. We acknowledge that for many, reaching the summit of Denali is a lifelong goal, and the culmination of many months of training, and years spent in…
It’s a good day for our May 8 Team and Mountain Trip guide, Chris Dickson! This team has claimed the honor of being the first Mountain Trip guide team of the season to make the climb to Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m)! This is huge – drop them a congratulations comment below if you’re…
Happy weekend, friends and family! Our May 7 Team wants you to know that they are absolutely slaying it up on the West Buttress. Not only did our guides treat the climbers to a delicious hamburger picnic after enjoying a grueling climbing day but, they are right on target for their trip itinerary! Forward progress…
Our May 7 Private Team was gifted with their first 2 consecutive clear weather days and made the most of their window! They were able to achieve their move from Camp 2 11,000 ft (3353 m) to the cache site above Windy Corner 13,000 ft (3962 m). Graeme reported that after ascending steep snow on…
As it sometimes happens our May 13 Team’s dispatch audio cut out over the radio – bummer! However, it is worth noting that from what you can hear our friends have safely arrived at Camp 2 at 11,000 ft (3353 m) and are doing well! This is an incredibly beautiful location that basks in alpenglow…
Our May 17 crew was granted safe passage and “solid glacier conditions” on the first leg of their journey from basecamp 7,200 ft to Camp 1 7,800 ft. This is a great dispatch to listen to as the team is off to a very strong start with incredible weather and a “legendary crew” that is…