July 30, 2012 30 years ago, I climbed Denali with the group shown here. How quickly time passes. Don Vandegriff, Jon Pelkey, Dennis Shields, Chris Shields, Phil Ershler, Dave Krohne, Sheryl Krohne and Jim Dallas – this was the team I took to Denali in June 1982. Eight of us landed on the Kahiltna Glacier […]
July 13, 2012 Greg and his team have been very busy on Denali. First, they were busy climbing and making carries. At 14,000’, the kept busy for several days fighting a series of storms, with lots of wind and lots of snow. With supplies running low and no major weather changes in sight, they then […]
July 9, 2012 Greg called this afternoon from 14000’. Not terrible but not good enough to head up. The crew continues to hang in there. Fun fact – the NPS just flew the last of their loads out from 14K for the season. May be time for the NPS to head home but not the […]
July 8, 2012 …It’s also a necessity at times while on an expedition. If you don’t have the ability to wait, it’s hard to be a good expedition climber. So, Greg and team are hanging. Lots of snow on Sunday with a good amount of wind. Forecast is still not for bluebird weather so more […]
July 7, 2012 Greg and team have been making steady and careful progress. They did the smart thing and took a rest day after their ‘back carry’. No reason to rush. And, an extra day/night at 14,000’ can only help with the acclimatization process. On the 6th, the crew did a carry up the fixed […]
July 3, 2012 Greg Vernovage reports that he’s been pretty darn happy with the progress and the crew. They’ve now carried above their Camp 3, which is at the base of Motorcycle Hill (11,000’). Weather’s been good, group’s been good, route’s been good – that’s all we need to know. Phil Ershler
June 28, 2012 The weather allowed some flying yesterday. Mike Hamill was able to fly off with his team and Greg Vernovage was able to fly on with his. Nice for everyone. Mike’s team will be anxious to get cleaned up and celebrate their success while Greg’s team is anxious to get to the project […]
June 26, 2012 Yesterday was a classic ‘hurry up and wait’ scenario – hurry up to get on the airplane, go for a quick ride down the taxi strip and then turn around and shut down the engines. That’s OK – no guts, no glory. Today, all the gear is still in the van and […]
June 25, 2012 IMG guides are always coming and going. Mike Hamill and Greg Vernovage should be exchanging handshakes this week when Mike flies off Denali and Greg flies on. Mike’s been guiding with AMS on Denali, had a great trip and is heading back to Seattle to repack and get on a plane for […]
February 27, 2012 Join IMG Guide Greg Vernovage at Outdoor Research this Thursday, March 1st, at 7pm for an informative clinic on all things Denali. The clinic is free but space is limited. Call Outdoor Research at 206.971.1496 to reserve your space. Tye Chapman
