Denali Ski Team – Father’s Day Shoutouts!
The Denali Ski Team called in a Father’s Day shoutout from the crew! They spent the day moving up to Camp Two on the route at 11,200′. Here’s the team! recording
Trip Reports
West Rib Team – Camp Two on West Buttress
The West Rib team called in an update from Camp Two on the West Buttress at 11,200′. Most of our West Rib teams spend time acclimatizing on the West Buttress before attempting the more committing, but nearby, West Rib Route. They also have the task of shuttling a cache of gear and food up to…
June 17 West Buttress Team – Cached near Kahiltna Pass
Climber Myra called in an update on the June 17 West Buttress Trip! First off the team gives a Father’s Day shoutout from the glacier. The team spent the day placing their first cache on the route at the top of Ski Hill, near Kahiltna Pass. With 22-days worth of supplies in tow and on…
June 3 Denali West Buttress Team – Moving Back Towards Basecamp
The June 3 Team left High Camp yesterday after a summit attempt on Friday, June 18. The team was thwarted by some bad weather at Denali Pass and decided to turn around. Everyone returned to high camp safely, which is always the primary goal with any big mountain expedition. The team is currently making their…
June 13 West Buttress Team – Cache at 14k
The June 13 Team was feeling extra strong yesterday and put in their cache at 14k. This will save the team a back carry day from 14k Camp and allow for more rest and skills practice at 14k. Nice work everyone! The team carried in good weather that turned into light precipitation upon arrival back…
June 9 West Buttress Team – “Powder Day” at 14k
The June 9 Team “enjoyed” a powder day at 14k Camp yesterday. A week of incredible weather can easily change on a dime into waist deep trail breaking on North America’s highest peak. However, the team is in a great position and good spirits. Plus, extra rest days at 14k never hurt. Today, the team…
June 16 Denali West Rib Team – Cache at Kahiltna Pass (10,200′)
The June 16 West Rib Team was able to put in a cache of gear at Kahiltna Pass (10,200′) before some mild precipitation started in the afternoon. These cache days are an important part of the acclimatization schedule on Denali and allows the team to lighten their loads on move days. Today the team plans…
June 6 Denali West Buttress Team – At High Camp 17k
The June 6 Team called in after a strong move up to High Camp at 17k. The team put in the trail up the headwall and the 16k Ridge at a swift 6 hour 50 minute pace ahead of many other teams that moved up. This is often considered one of the three hardest days…
June 15 Denali West Buttress Ski Team – Cache at 10,400′
The June 15 Denali West Buttress Ski Team called in last night after some excellent chicken tacos. A well earned meal, after caching gear just below Camp 2 at 10,400′. The team then made easy work of the descent via some creamy turns back down to Camp 1. The team plans to move to Camp…
June 16 Denali West Buttress Team – Cache at 10,600′
The June 16 Denali West Buttress Team called in from Camp 1 as they were preparing for dinner. The team was able to put in a cache of gear and food for the upper mountain at 10,600′. The team plans to move to their second camp at around 9,800′ today. Hopefully the pitter patter of…