Trip Reports
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The June 17 team arrived at Camp 1 this afternoon after traveling in a bit of snow and wind. After a long walk with heavy sleds and packs, the team will now take some well deserved rest before planning to put in a cache of gear around 10,200′. This cache consists of gear and food…
Thank you to everyone who followed our progress on Denali! Our team’s time together on “The Tall One” has come to an end, and teammates have begun their journey back to their residences around the world; new friendships and many memories in tow. The entire team prepared well and sacrificed many things to experience an…