June 7, 2019 Andy and team are on their way back to the landing site. Time to get a shower, a nice dinner and sleep again in a bed. They know they gave it their best and that’s what really matters. Austin and team woke up this morning at high camp and were met by […]
June 6, 2019 Well, Andy Polloczek and Team 2 gave it one ‘heck’ of an effort. Team was turned around yesterday but didn’t bail. They hung in at 17K and took another shot today. Mother nature said an emphatic NO. Increasing wind, precipitation and thunder. Decision was an easy one. Team made quick work of […]
June 4, 2019 Andy and team are still playing a bit of a waiting game up at 17K. Weather is the issue which decides when they take a shot at the summit. Been too windy to make a safe summit attempt. They’ve still got time, so trying now to time things ‘just right’. They’re dug […]
June 1, 2019 Quick weekend ‘strategy’ update: Andy and crew sat today after having already made their carry high. Plan is to move to high camp tomorrow. Weather is calling for a transition day tomorrow with mostly dry weather Monday and Tuesday with winds less than 30 knots up high. Sunday seems like the day […]
May 29, 2019 Ed and crew tried to sneak one in and just couldn’t get the break needed. They snuck up to high camp, hoping to get a break which would let them summit while STILL leaving a margin of time and weather to ‘sneak’ back down. Just wasn’t happening and none of the forecasts […]
May 27, 2019 Ed Leas’ team is sitting at 17,000 feet waiting for a good spell to summit in. They have a good supply of food and fuel and are well fortified, just waiting on a clear day! Andy Polloczek’s team is at 11,000 feet, waiting to move up to 14,000 as conditions allow. All […]
May 26, 2019 Ed Leas and his team made it up to high camp at 17,000 feet on Saturday. They are all dug in and ready to wait out the expected winds and cold weather for the next day or two. The weather is expected to improve starting on Tuesday, and if so, their team […]
May 25, 2019 Expeditions on Denali are complicated, the accuracy of weather reports can be on point or entirely suspect, and teams often alternate between prepping and plain ‘ol waiting – on a daily basis. IMG Denali guides understand patience, persistence, and being ready to take advantage of opportunities are key and strategize accordingly. As […]
May 20, 2019 Progress is getting made up on Denali. Team 1, with Ed and Kevin, made their carry from 11,000’ to 13,500’ two days ago and then moved into their new 14,000’ camp yesterday. Big move day but folks did well. Today is a ‘back carry’ day. Team will take their time getting ready […]
May 17, 2019 Great progress on Denali. No issues for the team as they have now moved to Camp 3 at 11,000’ and are taking a deserved rest day there. So, they’re done with the bulk of the sled pulling, at this point. They’ll use the sleds above, into 14,000’, but the weight in the sled decreases as […]
