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!
June 24th, 2023– IMGD Teams 3 and 4, led by Jonny and Forrest, respectively, have landed safe back into the world of warm showers and the smell of trees in Talkeetna, AK. The group is enjoying their last moments in Alaska together before they fly back to their respective homes. IMGD Team 5, led by […]
June 19, 2023 – IMG Denali Teams 3 and 4, led by Forrest Baldwin and Jonny Schrock, were both stymied by windy weather yesterday and turned during their summit attempt at 18,000ft. The teams have safely descended to 14 Camp and are in good health and spirits. The teams will rest and descend to the […]
June 17, 2023 IMGD Teams 3 and 4, led by Jonny and Forrest, have made their final bump to 17K camp. From here all the team needs now is a compatible weather window before they push up to the top. IMGD Team 5 led by Rowan is making their final carry and cache to the […]
June 16. 2023 Jonny and Forrest’s teams successfully cached gear at the top of the fixed lines yesterday and returned to 14K camp. Today their teams are resting and prepping for their move up to 17K camp tomorrow if the weather and conditions cooperate. Rowan and the rest of Team 5 are taking another rest […]
