July 1, 2026 Well, that’s a wrap on the 2026 IMG Denali season! All guides are home, gear is put away, and we’ve tied a bow on it. We’re incredibly proud of our team putting 6/6 climbing teams on the summit this season. Our climbers showed courage, grit, and compassion when working through everything the […]
June 21, 2026 We’re happy to announce our last two teams reached the summit of Denali/Mt. McKinley in the evening on June 19th. The teams shared a beautiful summit day together before descending to 17K Camp. The teams left early on the 20th to start their descent back to town. All climbers are safe and […]
June 19, 2026 Today is the day! With both teams having made a successful move to 17K Camp yesterday, they chose to push to the summit this morning and we should hear this evening about the success of their attempt. The weather is looking great and the both teams have been in good spirits so […]
June 18, 2026 And they’re off! Both teams are headed to 17K Camp today, and likely stepped out of 14K Camp about 10:30 AM. One of the quirks of the Alaska climbing season is the shift in daylight hours from early May to late June. By this point in the season, the cold temperatures on […]
June 17, 2026 These last two teams are really cruising up the mountain! Teams 5 and 6 are moving together now, and both taking a rest day after caching at 17K Camp. They expect to take their next step tomorrow, which will put them up at 17K Camp, and in position to attempt the summit […]
June 16, 2026 We’re back with more updates from Alaska, and things are moving fast! Team 5 rested yesterday, and took the opportunity to do some technical practice. Making sure that all members of the team are familiar with the safety techniques of glacier travel is essential before moving onto the upper mountain, which is […]
June 12, 2026 Last night was a busy one for 11K Camp! All three remaining IMG Denali teams met—Team 4 on their descent, and Teams 5 and 6 on their ascent— and had time to check in, connect, and give updates on the mountain. Team 4 is now back in Talkeetna and en-route to Anchorage. […]
June 10, 2026 Things are looking good for our teams in Alaska so far. We’re back today with news that Team 4, led by Max Bond, is heading for the summit! They’re headed back down to 17K Camp after their time on the top, and should be heading back to the airstrip tomorrow. Team 5 […]
June 9, 2026 It’s official: all IMG Denali teams have made it onto the mountain! With three teams down and three to go, it’s a busy time of year. After a few days of tough weather, Team 4 is moving to 17K Camp today and hoping to make the summit push tomorrow. We can’t wait […]
June 8, 2026 We’re officially past the halfway point! With our Team 3 back in Talkeetna, folks are headed home now, and looking back on the once-in-a-lifetime experience that is any climb on the High One. Only three teams to go before the season’s done! Team 4, led by Max Bond, is resting at 14K […]
