Trip Reports
Kuntal updates us from Camp 3. They enjoyed perfect, sunny weather as they left Camp 2, rounded Windy Corner, and settled in to their new home at Camp 3 at 14,200′ (4328m). Arriving at Camp 3 is always full of excitement. Many teams end up congregating here as they wait for their opportunity to move…
The team was able to put in their first cache at 10,200′ (3108m). Caching is a great system that is indicative of an expedition style of climbing. Teams will pick supplies; gear, food, fuel, etc. that are not needed for a few days and climb to a point between the camp they currently reside at…
Lead guide Jason calls in to report the team has successfully moved to High Camp! A chilly start leaving camp, but a perfect day to ascend the fixed lines up to the ridge at 16,200′ (4937m). The team found great, calm weather up high and astounding views. This morning the team started there day ascending…
Lead guide Jed Porter updates us today. The team is moving quick up the mountain! Usually teams set a cache between camps. Going half way up to the next camp, digging in their cache, and descending. The following day the move up to the next camp. And the day after that they will descend halfway…
It is finally time to welcome our May 29 West Buttress team! WELCOME! We are so excited to be a part of this team’s journey up the frozen arctic slopes of The Great One (Denali). This team will join many others as they climb Denali via the classic West Buttress Route which will climb over 13,000…
Guide Maddie Crowell called in last night to report the team made it back to High Camp! Congratulations Maddie for her first summit in three attempts! Congratulations to the entire team! It’s a long day, about 14 hours, to attempt the summit and I’m sure the team is looking forward to some feasting in Talkeetna. We…
Florian called in last night. The team was able to take a rest day yesterday in preparation for the big summit attempt today! Not much else to report. The weather is looking prime and we with the team the best of luck. Can’t wait to hear their next update! Go team! A photo of High…
Nick calls in for the team last night. The team enjoyed beautiful weather up to the cache at 13,500′ (4114m). At this point, the team will leave their snowshoes behind and mount their crampons. This is where the West Buttress route starts to get more interesting. Leaving Camp 2 the team first ascends Motorcycle Hill (named…
Steven called in last night to report the team has arrived in Denali Basecamp! Basecamp is located on the Southeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier at 7,200′ (2194m). Yesterday afternoon, the team flew in from Talkeetna. Located literally at the end of the road, Parks Highway, deep in the Alaska Range. For decades Talkeetna has…
CONGRATULATIONS to the members of our May 8th Denali team who are standing on the summit of North America! The team departed their 17,200 foot High Camp at abut 9:15 Alaska time this morning and reached the summit of North America at just after 6 pm this evening. It was a beautiful day, with clear…