May 27, 2024 –
Good news from IMGD teams on Denali yesterday evening: Team 2, lead by Riley Gilson, and Team 3, lead by Justin Sackett, both reported clear skies and calm winds from the summit of Denali. The teams reached the top around 530PM and then safely descended to 17 Camp to rest and spend the night. This morning, the teams will begin their descent to base camp and hope to return to Talkeetna in the coming days.
The view from the Fixed Lines, between 17 Camp and 14 Camp. Camp 14 can be seen below. Mt Hunter looms in the background. (Peter Dale)
Meanwhile, elsewhere on the mountain, Team 4, lead by Forrest Baldwin, is resting at 11 Camp and hoping to carry gear in the coming days. Team 5, lead by Rowan Stewart, flew on to the Kahiltna yesterday and climbed to 7800′. They plan to carry gear to 9800′ today and move to 11 Camp in the coming days.