In Talkeetna!

The whole team was able to fly from the Kahiltna Glacier basecamp to Talkeetna today!  They got to town in time to enjoy some food, get showers, and are now on their way back to Anchorage for some more overeating.  

It's good to have them back to civilization, congratulations to all.

Base Camp!

The team left 14,000 camp last night to head on down to basecamp.  They waited until night to travel to allow the lower glacier to freeze and make the traveling easier.  They should be in basecamp pretty soon this morning, and hope to fly to Talkeetna right away.  The weather isn't looking that great for the planes right now, but hopefully they'll get a break later in the day, and be out for burgers, beers, and showers.

Summit on Sunday!

They made it to the summit yesterday!  Joe Butler (guide) just called from the 14,000 camp where they will spend the night tonight.  They were able to summit yesterday on a pretty nice day, and got up this morning and started the big descent.  They should be to basecamp by tomorrow, and fly out to Talkeetna by Wednesday.  

Don wasn't feeling good on summit day, and stayed in High Camp w/ another Mt Trip team, but the rest of them were able to get to the top.  Nice Job everyone, sorry for the bad luck for Don.

No News Yet...

They haven't called to check in yet, but I'm betting that means that all went well yesterday, and they are just sleeping in.  I always get a call when things don't go to plan, but guides forget to call when things go good.  

I'll update as soon as I hear from them.

Going for the Summit!

Joe Butler just called on the Sat phone from high camp, as they were finishing breakfast, and getting ready to head for the summit.  It is a nice day up there, and everyone is feeling great.   Wish them all luck today, and I'll post this evening when I hear news from Denali.

High Camp 17,200ft

I talked to Peter this morning, and the team made it to high camp yesterday as planned.   They all did great, but were a bit too tired to try for the summit this morning.   After a day of rest and acclimating they hope to get a shot at the summit tomorrow.  

Hope for good weather.

Moving up to High Camp on the 4th of July

I just got off the phone with Peter from 14,000 camp.   They are packing up and heading up to 17k right now.  Everyone is doing great and eating too much and having a pretty good time.  I've got a couple of personal messages that some climbers wanted to pass on.

Ben say's" he misses Dreyeretjie"

Mandy sends her love to her kids.

Arthur missing Jarik.

Jason "Love you all"