May 12th Denali Expedition Meets in Talkeetna!

Hello friends and family,

We are checking in for our first cybercast post of the 2026 Denali season! Our team assembled yesterday for a gear check and skills review before heading in to town for a briefing with the National Park Service and team dinner. We are currently heading to the air taxi service to queue up for a flight to basecamp. Spirits are high and our clothes are all smelling fresh. Our team spent much of the evening debating a team name and have decided to earn a team name rather than assign one. We will keep you updated over the next couple days when and let you know once we have reached enlightenment.

love to all,

Matt Hallstead

may 12th denali expedition meets in talkeetna!

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