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 […]
May 18, 2024 All is going well on Denali so far… which is all we can really ask for as guides! With conditions being okay compared to last year, our teams all have good forward momentum and are chugging their way towards the top. Team 1 led by Peter Dale is leading the charge of […]
May 17th, 2024 Team 1 led by Peter Dale, has arrived at 14,000′ after a heavy pack and sled day, the work begins after pulling into camp! Setting up the tents, building snow walls, group kitchen, melting snow, and finally hot drinks, and dinner. Fun fact about 14,000′ is the “backcountry restroom has the best […]
May 16th, 2024 Another productive day on Denali! Team 1 lead by Peter Dale is moving up to 14,000′, where they will set up camp, and settle in for rest and recovery. Camp at 14000′ is filled with many teams from all over globe, and is staffed by the Denali National Park Rangers at their […]
May 15th, 2024 Team Sackett flew onto the runway of the Kahiltna glacier yesterday. The team emptying the plane, filling their packs, and sleds with over 100#s of food, fuel, and personal supplies. Team Sackett has already made camp at Ski Hill, as they begin their journey. Hard work today for team Gilson, caching supplies […]
May 12, 2024 So far so good in Alaska this season! Here’s the latest: Team Dale is making their way up the Kahiltna Glacier. The team is camped at 9500′ and is making their move to 11K Camp. This is one of the first big milestones in their journey! From 11K the team will rest […]
May 10, 2024 Denali season is officially underway for the 2024 season! This morning IMG Denali Team 1 (aka Team Dale) took off this morning from Talkeetna under blue skies and light winds. The team led by Peter Dale and Brad Swanson will be attempting the West Rib of Denali this spring. IMG Denali Team […]
May 8th, 2024 Denali season is underway! Gear check with Guide Brad Swanson at the Lakeside Hotel. Tomorrow the team lead by Peter Dale will catch a early morning shuttle to Talkeetna. They will spend the day making final preparations before flying onto the Kahiltna Glacier via ski plane.
When embarking on a mountaineering adventure, whether it’s Mt. Baker or one of the 7 summits, it is crucial to equip yourself with a well-designed layered clothing system to ensure comfort and warmth across various weather conditions. The diverse challenges faced while climbing mountains range from gusty winds and rain to heavy snowfall and scorching […]
June 26th, 2023– That’s a wrap on IMGD Denali 2023. All teams have flown off the glacier and made it home. Thank you for all those who were following along!
