May 21, 2024
A climber at the ‘Edge of the World’ just outside 14K Camp overlooking the Kahiltna Glacier and Mt. Foraker (Sultana). (Audrey Simonson)
Teams 2 and 3 are checking in again today from 14K camp, where climbers are enjoying breathtaking views while acclimatizing. Trading in their snowshoes for crampons, they enjoyed a walk to the “End of the World!” The atmosphere is vibrant and social as climbers from around the world share their experiences and prepare for the final push to the summit. Camp is situated at the base of the fixed lines leading up to the headwall, a steep section of the climb that leads to the 16,000-foot ridge and eventually the high camp at 17,200 feet. This camp is a memorable part of the Denali climbing experience, offering both challenges and camaraderie as climbers prepare for the final stages of their ascent.
Team 4, led by Forrest Baldwin, is checking in today with the Talkeetna Ranger Station. The team will be picking up permits, attending the mandatory climbing orientation, and managing last-minute details before their flight onto the Kahiltna glacier runway. Waiting for that call from Talkeetna Air Taxi…. it’s a go!