Today's News from AMS Teams on Denali - June 30

AMS climbers descend the 16,000-foot ridge.

 ❄️  June 13 Denali Team  - led by Chris Welch are making their way down the ridge and fixed lines to the 14,200-foot camp today. They plan to rest and reorganize there for a few hours and then continue to descend through the night to Kahiltna Glacier Basecamp & Airstrip. 

❄️  June 16 Team Grace will also descend toward Kahiltna Glacier Basecamp & Airstrip overnight.

Upper Airstrip, Kahiltna Glacier Base Camp in July

We are very excited to welcome back all of our incredible climbers and guides. They will all be very tired and very happy to be back in Talkeetna and among the green trees, showers, and restaurants!

Depending on the weather and conditions on the lower glacier, we could see them all in Talkeetna as soon as tomorrow, Friday, July 1st!

Whoo Hoo! Denali June 13th Team - have a 2nd summit day - June 29

 DENALI 2022 continues to impress - what a really amazing season it has been for climbers. 

The Summit of Denali, 20,310 feet, 6190 meters, is the highest point in North America. 

❄️  June 13 Denali Team  - led by Chris Welch with climber Rawan and fellow guide Mary stood on the top of North America at approximately 6:14 PM local time! Congratulations! Rawan woke this morning feeling much improved so she and Mary and Chris decide to go for it.  What a superhuman effort these climbers put forth today and we are thrilled for them all.  They had wonderful weather and climbed up in a strong and efficient way.

They are making their way down to the 17,200-foot camp now, and tomorrow they will make their way down to the camp at 14,200 feet.  from there they will band together with 

❄️  June 16 Team Grace to descend toward basecamp. 

Depending on the weather and conditions on the lower glacier, we could see them all in Talkeetna as soon as Friday, July st.

AMS Denali, West Buttress Expedition Update- SUMMIT DAY!

DENALI 2022 continues to impress - what a really amazing season it has been for climbers. 

The Summit of Denali, 20,310 feet, 6190 meters, is the highest point in North America. 

❄️  June 13 Denali Team  - led by Chris Welch is currently standing on the top of North America! Congratulations! Rawan was not feeling well on the ascent and wisely turned back with guide Mary Gianotti, she is resting and hydrating now at High Camp with Mary and she feels improved, we applaud smart decision-making out there - that is the biggest accomplishment of all. Everyone put in a fantastic effort today and we are so, so proud of them all. What an amazing day.  We could see them in Talkeetna as soon as Friday, July 1st. 

❄️  June 16 Team Grace is waiting at the 14,200-foot camp and plans to descend with the June 13th team to basecamp. The lower glacier is experiencing a good deal of weakening snow bridges and it is still very possible to reach basecamp; it will be the safest option to travel through that area with as many AMS people and guides as possible. When both teams band together they will have a total of 11 people, which is very handy and not too big. They will surely have a lot of fun and an adventure, and we will see them when the time is right. 

AMS Denali Teams Update - June 27

 

Section of the Route along the ridge to Denali's, West Buttress High Camp.

Beautiful light at 17,200 feet above sea level - High Camp on Denali

DENALI EXPEDITIONS

❄️  June 13 Denali Team  - led by Chris Welch moved to high camp yesterday. This entails climbing up the steeper fixed lines to gain the West Buttress proper to the elevation of 16,200 feet. The route then goes along an exposed and very beautiful ridge line at which point they reach the high camp at 17,200 feet. Today they are taking a well-deserved rest day at high camp, plus the winds are too strong to make a summit attempt so it is all working out for them today.

Previous AMS climbers returning to 14,200' camp. 

❄️  June 16 Team Grace  Made a strong effort to move up yesterday but instead turned back to the 14,200' camp. Yesterday included photos and relaxing in the early afternoon when they returned to camp. Climbing to 14,200 feet on Denali's West Buttress Route is a big accomplishment all its own. Today the team will make plans to climb down to basecamp and we look forward to welcoming this team back to Talkeetna, whenever the time is right. 

AMS Update From The Mountains: Denali and 6 Day Mountaineering Course - June 25

 It's been a very busy couple of days with our returning teams! We apologize for the delay in posts. When it comes to AMS mountain communications - no news really is good news - we promise!

Views from the 14,200' camp walk to "The Edge of the World"a short distance from camp.

DENALI EXPEDITIONS

❄️  June 13 Denali Team  - led by Chris Welch is doing well. They are enjoying life at 14,200' today and are taking a rest day. Yesterday they climbed up the fixed lines and along the ridge a short way to 16,400 feet, where they cached food, fuel, and gear in anticipation of their move to high camp. If the weather is good, they may move to high camp tomorrow. They are enjoying a very nice weather day up there today.

❄️  June 16 Team Grace - led by Con Severis moved to high camp and is taking an active rest day today. Today they will descend to pick up previously cached items at the Windy Corner area. Tomorrow they will either rest or climb higher to the top of the fixed lines for an acclimatization day. 

MOUNTAINEERING COURSES 

❄️ June 20th 12-Day Mountaineering Course led by Blaine Smith has had a fantastic time in the Alaska Range. They are scheduled to fly back to Talkeetna around noon today.  the weather seems fine, with a fair bit of wildfire smoke in the air, but is still flyable and stable this morning. We look forward to seeing their photos and hearing their stories. 

Beautiful Views from the AMS camp on the Pika Glacier

 

June 21 and June 22 summer solstice update

 

AMS Kitchen - the AMS kitchen is a universal setup and works well from the Alaska Range to Antarctica!

20,310 feet, Denali's summit on the summer solstice.  Photo from the AMS archives

DENALI EXPEDITIONS

 ❄️  June 6 Denali Team led by Larry Holmgren  Summited Denali yesterday! Congratulations to Larry and Alex,  and what a special day to the summit on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.  They are making their way down to 14,200 feet today and we look forward to welcoming them back to Talkeetna within the next few days.

❄️  June 9 Team Julie  - Denali led by Colby Coombs descended from 14,200 to basecamp late last night and has returned to Talkeetna safe and sound. 

❄️  June 13 Denali Team  - led by Chris Welch moved to the camp at 14,200 feet yesterday and are doing well.  Today, they descended to pick up their previously cached items at 13,500' feet. They are enjoying a very nice weather day up there today.

❄️  June 16 Team Grace - led by Con Severis enjoyed the company of fellow climbers at 11,000 and today they carried to 13,500 feet, the Windy Corner area.

MOUNTAINEERING COURSES 

❄️ June 17th Paoli Troop 6-Day Mountaineering Course led by Fallon Connolly has returned to Talkeetna and had a great time on the Pika Glacier for the past 6 days. 

❄️ June 20th 12-Day Mountaineering Course led by Blaine Smith is enjoying a beautiful day on the Pika Glacier as they learn about snow camping, snow anchors, glacier travel, and crevasse rescue today.

 

TEAMS RETURNED TO TALKEETNA!

❄️  June 1 - Kodiak Denali Team led by Nate Emerson 

❄️  June 2 - Denali Team (aka Team Queen's Jubilee) Led by Simon Frez-Albrecht 

❄️  June 3 - Badr - Denali led by Brett Carroll  

❄️ June 9th 12-Day Mountaineering Course led by Kirby Senden 

Have all returned to Talkeetna and are settled into their lodging, and shuttles and are all enjoying the summer temperatures, a hot shower, hot food, and green trees.

We were thrilled to see their smiling faces and are so happy for them all they've all had some big adventures out there in the Alaska Range.

Great views on the Kahiltna s the Denali Teams return to Kahitlna Basecamp.

AMS DENALI TEAMS and MOUNTAINEERING COURSES - June 20 Update

20,310 feet, Denali's summit on the summer solstice.  Photo from the AMS archives

DENALI EXPEDITIONS

 ❄️  June 6 Denali Team led by Larry Holmgren  Departed high camp today and then turned back to camp, they will give it another shot when the time is right. The weather is sunny with no wind up there today.  So they called it an active rest day.  

❄️  June 9 Team Julie  - Denali led by Colby Coombs had a lovely sleep-in today. This afternoon they are descending toward the 14,200' camp where they will sleep for the night and reorganize tomorrow. They may descend late tomorrow toward basecamp and we could see them as early as Wednesday morning. 

❄️  June 13 Denali Team  - led by Chris Welch carried to Windy Corner today and they felt good moving up to higher elevations. They plan to move to the camp at 14,200 feet tomorrow.

❄️  June 16 Team Grace - led by Con Severis is doing great! They moved to the 11,000-foot camp today and are very happy and enjoying the beautiful weather and terrain.

MOUNTAINEERING COURSES 

❄️ June 17th Paoli Troop 6-Day Mountaineering Course led by Fallon Connolly is doing very well on the glacier, they are getting lots of classes covered and enjoying the terrain in the Pika Glacier. 

❄️ June 20th 12-Day Mountaineering Course led by Blaine Smith flew in this afternoon on time, they are on the Pika Glacier for the next 6 days! 

 

6 day Mountaineering Course has begun!

 The June 20, 6-Day Mountaineering Course has begun! 

This wonderful team had a perfect start today in Talkeetna and were off on time to the airport to fly with Talkeetna Air Taxi onto the Pika Glacier. They are a really kind group and will make the most of these six days in the Alaska Range. 

What a team! 

Fixed lines ascension practice at AMS prior to the flight

Fine tuning!

AMS DENALI TEAMS and MOUNTAINEERING COURSES - June 19 Update

NPS image of commonly used camps on Denali's West Buttress.

❄️  June 6 Denali Team led by Larry Holmgren are taking a well-deserved rest day today at High Camp 17,200'. Great work up there Larry, Alex, and Gerhard!

❄️  June 9 Team Julie  - Denali led by Colby Coombs is on the summit ridge! They woke this morning feeling good. The weather was cloudy but relatively warm temperatures with no wind. They decided to go toward the summit and are ready for anything. We are wishing Julie, Colby, and Cody very well!

❄️  June 13 Denali Team  - led by Chris Welch carried toward Windy Corner today, and tonight they will sleep at the 11,000-foot camp. There has been some light snowfall in camp, which is a welcome sight. Tomorrow they plan to move to 14,200' if the weather allows. 

❄️  June 16 Team Grace - led by Con Severis moved to 9,200 feet tonight, and report that all is well! 

COURSES ON THE PIKA GLACIER

View of Mt. Foraker from camp on the Pika Glacier

❄️ June 9th 12-Day Mountaineering Course led by Kirby Senden is doing really well, today they are making snow shelters, packing up, and savoring their last full day in the Alaska Range. We look forward to seeing them tomorrow, back in Talkeetna if the weather allows. 

❄️ June 17th Paoli Troop 6-Day Mountaineering Course led by Fallon Connolly is loving life in the Alaska Range, classes included: glacier travel and crevasse rescue,  roping up for glacier travel, and a hike to a nearby vista.

 

AMS Denali Teams at Basecamp: Update - waiting on the weather

❄️  June 1 - Kodiak Denali Team led by Nate Emerson 

❄️  June 2 - Denali Team (aka Team Queen's Jubilee) Led by Simon Frez-Albrecht 

❄️  June 3 - Badr - Denali led by Brett Carroll 

Are waiting for the weather to clear at basecamp and the flying route, mountain flying is not something to be pushed, safety first. They have plenty of food and fuel while they wait for their return flights with Talkeetna Air Taxi. 

Here is a link to an FAA weather cam near basecamp:  

https://weathercams.faa.gov/map/-151.88416,61.90954,-145.2704,63.91957/cameraSite/266/details/camera/10934

Life at Kahiltna Basecamp is a pretty nice place to wait for the weather...

AMS- All TEAMS UPDATE- All is well.

Camp at 11,000 feet on the West Buttress of Denali

❄️  June 1 - Kodiak Denali Team led by Nate Emerson 

❄️  June 2 - Denali Team (aka Team Queen's Jubilee) Led by Simon Frez-Albrecht 

❄️  June 3 - Badr - Denali led by Brett Carroll 

Are all on schedule as they descend towards base camp tonight. They plan to be ready for morning flights back to Talkeetna if the weather allows. 

High Camp on Denali, Photo: Dylan Miller

❄️  June 6 Denali Team led by Larry Holmgren has moved to 17, 200' feet - High Camp. They had a big camp-building party with Team Julie and are happy about the camaraderie!

❄️  June 9 Team Julie  - Denali led by Colby Coombs had a well-deserved rest at 17,200, High Camp today. They are watching the weather closely and will make an attempt at the summit when the time is right. 

❄️ June 9th 12-Day Mountaineering Course led by Kirby Senden is doing well on the Pika Glacier!

❄️  June 13 Denali Team  - led by Chris Welch moved up to the 11,000-foot camp tonight/ early tomorrow morning as planned. They are doing great up there!

❄️  June 16 Team Grace - led by Con Severis moved to the 7,800-foot camp early this morning and rested as much as possible all afternoon. They plan to move higher between 9,200-9,800 feet tonight, all is well.

❄️ June 17th Paoli Troop 6-Day Mountaineering Course led by Fallon Connolly are doing well on the Pika Glacier where they are experiencing the big mountains and working out their systems for glacier travel and crevasse rescue.

NPS image of commonly used camps on Denali's West Buttress. 

June 17 - All AMS Teams Update!

The fixed lines at approx. 15,800 feet and 14,200' camp in the distance.

❄️  June 1 - Kodiak Denali Team led by Nate Emerson have descended from high-camp, over the 16 Ridge and fixed lines. They are and are safe and sound at the 14,200 Camp and are planning to descend to basecamp tonight! We may see them in Talkeetna on Sunday!

❄️  June 2 Denali Team (aka Team Queen's Jubilee) Led by Simon Frez-Albrecht has descended from 17,200, High Camp to the 14,200' camp today. They plan to sleep in tomorrow and slowly pack up and descend to base camp tomorrow night. We look forward to welcoming them back to AMS as soon as Sunday, June 19th!

❄️  June 3 - Badr - Denali led by Brett Carroll is descending the 16,200' Ridge towards the 14,200-foot camp. They too will rest for most of the day tomorrow and travel through the night to basecamp tomorrow night. We look forward to welcoming them back to AMS as soon as Sunday, June 19th!

❄️  June 6 Denali Team led by Larry Holmgren carried up the fixed lines to 16,200' feet today. This is a fun day, as the terrain begins to get steeper! They are all well and enjoying the views from 14,200 feet tonight.

❄️  June 9 Team Julie  - Denali led by Colby Coombs climbed up the fixed lines and across the 16,000-foot ridge to High Camp at 17,200 feet today. They enjoyed the rest day yesterday and felt good this morning to make the move. Go Julie Go!

❄️ June 9th 12-Day Mountaineering Course led by Kirby Senden moved camp back to the pick-up location on the glacier and planned to review more technical glacier travel and crevasse rescue systems. Tomorrow they are planning a peak ascent. they are doing well up there and are enjoying the sunny weather!

❄️  June 13 Denali Team  - led by Chris Welch moved up to 9,200 feet tonight/ early tomorrow morning as planned. They build a beautiful camp out of snow and are prepared for any weather that may come their way, and for the next camp, they will need to build as they move higher. 

❄️  June 16 Team Grace - led by Con Severis flew into basecamp this afternoon on time. They are a great team, and ready to take each day as it comes up there!

❄️ June 17th Paoli Troop 6-Day Mountaineering Course led by Fallon Connolly flew onto the Pika Glacier on schedule this afternoon. They were thrilled about the flight and to be on the glacier and in the Alaska Range!

NPS image of commonly used camps on Denali's West Buttress. 

Paoli Scouts - 6 Day Mountaineering Course has begun!

 This wonderful team of scouts and three leaders arrived at AMS last night, camped out, and had a busy day at the AMS HQ. Today they checked gear (and patiently waited for late luggage to arrive at the 11th hour), at lunch, and practiced fixed-line ascension all before flying on to the glacier with Talkeetna Air Taxi this afternoon. The first few days are very busy as they settle into their new routines on the glacier. They did wonderfully and are now busy setting up camp and building their new home away from home on the Pika Glacier.

This is a special team for AMS as the Paoli Troop joined us in the late 1990s for a course and we are thrilled to welcome them back. One of their founding members, Clifton Lisle is related to our co-founder Colby Coombs!

Ascending a fixed-line practice at AMS

Denali June 16 - Team Grace Has Begun!

The Custom Denali Team with Grace has begun!  Grace, with guides Taylor and Con, was very efficient with their time yesterday and today, and they flew in on schedule early this afternoon.  They have flown onto the Kahiltn Glacier and plan to move in the cool temperatures tonight with classes and skills building along the way. Grace has just the right attitude toward this climb with a learning and mountain experience day-by-day approach. They are already having an excellent time together.

Con, Grace, and Taylor  - ready for departure at AMS 

Fun snaps while loading the airplane for the glacier at Talkeetna Air Taxi!

The team loaded in the plane and ready to fly

JUNE 16: All AMS Teams Update- All is well + WHOOP WHOOP a summit day!

PREVIOUS AMS team at the summit of Denali, 20,310'

SUMMIT DAY for our patient teams at High Camp: 

❄️  June 1 - Kodiak Denali Team led by Nate Emerson: have all summitted and are currently descending from the top of North America! It's a good day to be at 20,310 feet

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❄️  June 2 Denali Team (aka Team Queen's Jubilee) Led by Simon Frez-Albrecht have all summitted and are currently descending from the top of North America! Standing together at 20,310 feet! 

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❄️  June 3 - Badr - Denali led by Brett Carroll Is currently standing on the top of North America!!! Congratulations to this hardworking team! Especially to Badr who has reached his 7th summit, what a very special moment for him. 

❄️  June 6 Denali Team led by Larry Holmgren had a well-deserved rest at 14,200' today, they are really enjoying the 14,200' camp.

❄️  June 9 Team Julie  - Denali led by Colby Coombs also rested today at the 14,200' camp. They are doing really well! Julie's hard work has really paid off. 

❄️ June 9th 12-Day Mountaineering Course led by Kirby Senden are continuing to learn a lot and is having lots of good times on the Pika Glacier. Today they had a day of rock climbing!

❄️  June 13 Denali Team  - led by Chris Welch traveled through the night and are at the 7,800 Camp, they traveled near a lot of crevasses, so the classes they did during their dealy in Talkeetna, really helped prepare them! Chris reports that they are a really strong group, and have excellent technical skills. They are looking forward to moving up to 9,800 feet tonight/ early tomorrow morning.

NPS image of commonly used camps on Denali's West Buttress. 

June 13th- Denali, West Buttress- Welch

Guide Chris, William, Duncan, Rawan, Guide Mary, Tomoya, Guide Meredith, Anna Mae, and Wesley.

The Denali, West Buttress June 13th Expedition led by Chris Welch has flown onto the glacier!  Weather on the glacier prevented the team from flying out yesterday, but a beautiful evening in town gave them time to rest up and relax after the flurry of traveling to Talkeetna and 2 days of expedition prep work.  This morning the approach to the glacier was clear and the team was able to take off bright and early.  We can't wait to follow along with this group.  They were already a bonded team before takeoff!

 

AMS TEAMS in the Alaska Range and on Denali - NOT a summit day at 20,310

Climbers at High Camp on Denali's West Buttress, 17,200' Photo: AMS Collection

 ❄️  May 30 Team led by Jake Kayes are at Kahiltna Basecamp and will be sleeping there for the night. The weather prevented flying in or out of the mountains today. All is well as they wait. The weather was not severe, but fog and clouds made for low/no visibility on the airstrip, which is required for mountain flying - safety first.

❄️  June 1 - Kodiak led by Nate Emerson had another day at high camp at 17,200 feet today. This works out well as the winds were very high today above 17,200' so not a summit day. They watched several teams make an attempt today, they all turned back by very high winds above Denali Pass. They are doing an excellent job climbing smart and being patient up there. 

❄️  June 2 Team (aka Team Queen's Jubilee) Led by Simon Frez-Albrecht moved to 17,200 feet - High Camp today, they have moved in next to Team Kodiak and are glad to have good AMS company. They will either rest or try for the summit tomorrow. 

❄️  June 3 - Badr led by Brett Carroll also moved up to High Camp at 17,200' they are working hard and settling into camp, they will either rest or attempt the summit tomorrow. This is a very big move, and they have all worked hard to get to high camp - congratulations all!

❄️  June 6 Team led by Larry Holmgren moved to a special higher camp at approx. 12,800 feet. They are settled into this historic camp area and plan to move to 14,200' tomorrow if the weather allows. 

❄️  June 9 Team Julie led by Colby Coombs rested at 11,000 feet today as planned. All is well, and they hope to move up to a higher camp tomorrow, perhaps 14,200 feet. 

❄️ June 9th 12-Day Mountaineering Course led by Kirby Senden is doing well on the Pika Glacier. Today they planned to move campsites to a location closer to climbing objectives. Breaking down and packing up camp, then roping up for glacier travel and selecting a new camp, and resetting up a new camp and kitchens take all day! The Alaska Range is an amazing place to learn these incredible skills and be immersed in the big mountains. 

AMS - All teams Update

The 16K Ridge on Denali's West Butress

❄️  May 30 Team led by Jake Kayes will be making their way down to basecamp this evening, we look forward to welcoming them back to Talkeetna tomorrow!

❄️  May 26 Matt's Ski Team led by Adam Fabrikant has returned to Talkeetna, they are a happy bunch.

❄️  June 1 - Kodiak led by Nate Emerson had a rest day at high camp at 17,200 feet today. This works out well as the winds were very high today above 17,200' so not a summit day.

❄️  June 2 Team (aka Team Queen's Jubilee) Led by Simon Frez-Albrecht stayed at 14,200' camp today. The winds were too high on the ridge to move upward today. All is well.

❄️  June 3 - Badr led by Brett Carroll also stayed at 14,200' today due to the high winds above. They had a fantastic day today at 14,200' and plan to move higher tomorrow if the weather allows.

❄️  June 6 Team led by Larry Holmgren had a rest day today at 11,000 feet. They plan to move to 14,200 tomorrow. they are enjoying the nice weather as they prepare for their next move.

❄️  June 9 Team Julie led by Colby Coombs moved to the camp at 11,000 feet today as planned! All is well as they adjust to the higher elevation.

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❄️ June 9th 12-Day Mountaineering Course led by Kirby Senden is doing well on the Pika Glacier! 

 

AMS - All teams update - a nice day in the mountains

 

 ❄️  May 30 Team led by Jake Kayes summited Denali 20,310' yesterday at 6:30 PM. They are heading down to 14,200' this afternoon to rest and regroup for the days ahead.  CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL on this hardworking team! 

❄️  May 26 Matt's Ski Team led by Adam Fabrikant is at 7,200' basecamp. They are doing well as they wait for the weather to improve for the planes to fly to the glacier today.  It is foggy, but the sun may improve conditions for them in the next few hours.

❄️  June 1 - Kodiak led by Nate Emerson moved to high camp at 17,200 feet today. They brought extra supplies up with them to make an attempt on both the South and North Summits, a rare and beautiful thing. If they are feeling well and the weather is right, this is just the team to make it happen in the days ahead.

❄️  June 2 Team (aka Team Queen's Jubilee) Led by Simon Frez-Albrecht had a really nice rest day at 14,200' camp today. They slept in and had a leisurely brunch including pancakes and many hot drinks. They plan to move higher tomorrow if the weather permits. 

❄️  June 3 - Badr led by Brett Carroll Had a rest day today, they walked out to a very special place called the edge of the world and organized gear for the carry higher.  All is well.

❄️  June 6 Team led by Larry Holmgren They picked up their previously cached items at 10,000 feet today, as planned. Tomorrow they hope to carry to the Windy Corner area.  They are really appreciating the nice weather up there. 

11,000-foot camp on a busy day.

❄️  June 9 Team Julie led by Colby Coombs moved camp to 8,900 feet very early this morning. They plan to move to the camp at 11,000 feet tomorrow in the early morning hours. 

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❄️ June 9th 12-Day Mountaineering Course led by Kirby Senden is doing well on the Pika Glacier! Classes include snow climbing and self-arrest, as well as winter camping techniques, and tips for sleeping warm and staying comfortable throughout the day.

AMS Camp on the Pika Glacier: Photo by Chris Walden

AMS-All Teams Update - May 30 Team went for the summit today!

An archive photo of an AMS summit team photo was taken from the air.

 ❄️  May 30 Team led by Jake Kayes went for the summit today! All is well with them, they will be in touch with us with the details when they return to high camp.

❄️  May 26 Matt's Ski Team led by Adam Fabrikant remains at 14,200' enjoying the sunshine in the afternoons.

AMS Team departing 14,200', ready for an all-nighter - heading to basecamp Photo: Tom Torkelson

❄️  June 1 - Kodiak led by Nate Emerson enjoyed a solid rest day today and they plan to move to high camp tomorrow. They are feeling good and ready to be moving to high camp.

❄️  June 2 Team (aka Team Queen's Jubilee) Led by Simon Frez-Albrecht the weather started cold this morning ( -22F) as they headed off to carry above the fixed lines, at the base of Washburns Thumb, 16,600' today.  It warmed up significantly when the sun reached them as they were on the ridge. They are sleeping at 14,200 again tonight, they will either rest or move to high camp tomorrow.

❄️  June 3 - Badr led by Brett Carroll Had a rest day today, they walked out to a very special place called the edge of the world and organized gear for the carry higher.  All is well.

❄️  June 6 Team led by Larry Holmgren moved to the 11,000-foot camp today.  Tomorrow they will back carry to pick up their previously cached food, fuel, and gear.  this is a nice active rest day. This is a beautiful camp.

❄️  June 9 Team Julie led by Colby Coombs moved to 7,800 feet early this morning.  This team is impressive, they made it to camp in 3.5 hours. They are moving right along, and Julie's dedication to her training and work beforehand is really paying off.  Being as fit as possible makes for maximum enjoyment on Denali.

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❄️ June 9th 12-Day Mountaineering Course led by Kirby Senden is on the Pika Glacier (aka Little Switzerland)  They learned how to build snow anchors, glacier travel, and crevasse rescue skills today. they toured outside of camp and are really excited to be living in the Alaska Range.