AMS Denali Expedition Updates
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| View from the 17,200-foot Excessive Camp, trying down on the 14,200-foot camp, the Kahiltna Glacier, Mt Foraker, and the huge Alaska Vary. Photograph by Nate Emerson from a earlier AMS expedition |
DWB #3 (Could 16) — Led by Cody Pitz and Ben Olwell are heading down the mountain tonight after a restful sleep and day at 14,200 ft camp. After reaching base camp early tomorrow morning, this staff shall be able to fly again to Talkeetna if the climate permits.
DWB #4 (Could 20) — Led by Nate Emerson and Claire Bicknell are taking a much-earned relaxation day at excessive camp in the present day after climbing as much as 17,200 ft from 14,200 ft yesterday. Resting at excessive camp helps your physique acclimatize after the dramatic rise in elevation from 14,200 ft. After spending the day right here, DWB Workforce #4 will, climate allowing, be well-positioned for a summit try.
DWB #5 (Could 23) — Led by Simon Frez-Albrecht, Dylan Van Rozeboom, and John Goeckermann moved to excessive camp at 17,200 toes in the present day! Fellow AMS guides Nate Emerson and Claire Bicknell warmly welcomed them there after their massive transfer up the mounted strains and alongside the uncovered and strikingly stunning 16K foot ridge.
DWB #6 (Could 27) — Led by Nickel Wooden, Travis Powell, and Evan Clupper made a carry in the present day from 11,000 ft camp to Windy Nook at 13,500 ft. This vital step within the climb up Denali permits for some nice acclimatization. The additional meals, gasoline, and kit they cached lessens the load for the transfer from 11,000 ft to 14,200 ft. The information staff reported, “Superior climate in the present day, out and in misty clouds, no wind.”
DWB #7 (June 2) — Led by Larry Holmgren and Matt Schiffner shall be hanging in Talkeetna for an additional night time after our native air taxi reported that they are going to be unable to fly into base camp for the remainder of the day. The staff and guides are in nice spirits as they await their departure in the direction of the snow-covered Kahiltna Glacier!
DWB #8 (June 3) — Led by Michelle Leonard, Roberta Schoultz, and Nadine Lehner convened at AMS headquarters in Talkeetna in the present day! We’re thrilled to offer this all-women Denali expedition this summer season. Collectively, this group of sturdy feminine climbers will collaborate on AMS’s first, however most undoubtedly not final, expedition of this type. At the moment, they’re reviewing the technique for his or her climb, checking over their gear, and packing their lunches and snacks. Meal packing days are stuffed with arduous choices: Will you are taking Snickers or Twix to 17,200 ft?
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| Gear examine is filled with vital particulars! |
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| A lot gear: take what you want and go away the remaining! |
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| Lunch packing particulars in our meals room on the HQ |
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| Our climbers pack 3 baggage of lunch and snack meals for every week of the expedition. |
