Greetings Everyone,
This is Stephen and the rest of the crew from the May 18 Denali expedition checking in from drizzly Talkeetna. Our team has all completed the gear check and weighed all of our food and equipment. We had planned to fly in today but the weather kept us in town. We’re just eating well, catching up on sleep and crossing our fingers we fly into Basecamp tomorrow. We’ll keep you posted and try to nail down a team name as soon as we can!
Stephen
Join Alpine Ascents senior guide Don Wargowsky for a deep dive into one of the world’s most iconic climbing objectives — Denali. In this webinar, Don breaks down the expedition logistics, training requirements, and day-to-day realities of climbing North America’s highest peak (20,310 ft / 6,190 m). You’ll get a realistic look at what it […]
Ready to dive deep into the world of Denali? In this webinar recording, veteran Denali guide Hannah McGowan brings you an inside look at what it takes to tackle North America’s highest peak. From route logistics and gear essentials to crucial preparation tips, Hannah shares her hard-earned insights from her last 9 Denali expeditions on […]
Submission by Jess, Alaska Operations. When I touched down in Talkeetna this year, greeted by sunny skies and perfect weather, I couldn’t help but feel hopeful for a smoother forecast for Denali climbing season compared to the previous year’s relentlessly poor weather. Julia was clearly on the same wavelength because just a few weeks before, […]
