Trip Reports

June 18 Team – 3AM Climb Time

Mountain Trip lead guide, Jesse Wright called in the first dispatch for the June 18 Team from Denali base camp 7,200 ft (2194 m) on the gorgeous Kahiltna glacier! The team flew on the Talkeetna Air Taxi on what is arguably one of the most beautiful 25-minute flights over stunning granite walls, glaciers, and snow-covered…

June 15 Team – Arrived at Camp 2

Assistant guide, Kaylee Walden radioed in to let us all know that the June 15 Team is making continued progress up the West Buttress route in excellent time. The group has arrived at Camp 2 11,000 ft (3353 m) in warm weather and some of the most beautiful conditions of the climbing season so far.…

June 4 Team – Summit Day Cut Short

We’re happy to hear an evening update from Mountain Trip lead guide Chris Trullaz and the June 4 team that they are hunkered down at Camp 4 17,200 ft (5242 m) after making a strong attempt at the summit of Denali 20,300 ft (6187 m). The high point of the West Buttress route has been…

June 15 Team – Midway to Camp 2

Mountain Trip lead guide, Josh Jespersen, radioed in to let us all know that June 15 is continuing to do well as they make progress up the West Buttress route. They single-carried from Camp 1 7,800 ft (2377 m) to make camp around 10,000 ft (3048 m) midway to Camp 2 11,000 ft (3353 m).…

June 4 Denali Team Moves to High Camp

Nawal Sfendl called in another post in French, this one from High Camp on the West Buttress! Camp is located at 17,200 feet (5242 m), with stunning views of the ridge the team climbed to get to their airy perch. Our French language skills are limited, but It sounds like the team did well and…

June 4 Team – Bon Jour from 14K

Climber Nawal Sfendla called in the June 4 Team’s daily dispatch entirely in French so tap the audio link below to hear her recording if you’re following her climb or just want to give it a listen! This crew is currently safe and sound at Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m) after what sounds like…