June 2, 2022 – Congratulations to Denali Team 2, led by Rowan Stewart, and Denali Team 3, led by Keith Rumburg, on their successful summits of Denali! Both teams summited in clear and relatively warm weather yesterday, collaborating to get both teams to the summit. Team 2 has returned to 14,000 feet to rest, and Team 3 will begin their descent today. Team 1, led by Nickel Wood, has wrapped up their post-trip logistics and has returned to Anchorage for their imminent departure.

Team 4 (Nicole Sims) – 17,000 feet

Team 5 (Willie Webster) – 14,000 feet

All is well on Denali!

Climbing on the West Buttress with Mt Foraker behind (Eric Simonson)

May 30, 2022 – Congratulations to IMG Denali Team 1 led by Nickel Wood and assistants Leanne Sebren, Lara Ralich, and Blair Hutchinson! The team successfully summited on Sunday afternoon, May 29, in clear weather and were rewarded with excellent views. The team returned safely to camp at 17,000 feet and plans to descend promptly.

Teams 2-5 continue their ascents:

Team 2 (Rowan Stewart) – 17,000 feet

Team 3 (Keith Rumburg) – 14,00 feet

Team 4 (Nicole Sims) – 14,000 feet

Team 5 (Willie Webster) – 11,000 feet

Climbing on the West Buttress with Mt Foraker behind (Eric Simonson)

All is well on Denali!

May 28, 2022 – Good news as Denali Teams continue to ascend.

Team 1 – Team 1 moved to 17,000 feet yesterday.

Team 2 – Team 2 moved to 17,000 feet yesterday.

Team 3 – Team 3 moved to 14,000 feet yesterday.

Team 4 – Team 4 is at 11,000 feet and took an acclimatization hike to 13,000 feet yesterday.

Team 5 – Team 5 reached 11,000 feet yesterday.

All is well on Denali as the teams make their way up the tallest mountain in North America.

The Lower Kahiltna, not far from where climbers get dropped off, on a cloudy day.

May 25, 2022 – Team 4 (led by Nicole Sims) and our Custom Denali Team 5 (led by Willie Webster) have joined the other teams on Denali; all 5 teams are on the mountain! Team 4 flew on to the Kahiltna on Sunday in beautiful weather, and Custom Denali Team 5 flew on Tuesday. All is well on Denali!

Team 1 (Nickel Wood): 14,000 feet

Team 2 (Rowan Steward): 14,000 feet

Team 3 (Keith Rumberg): 11,000 feet

Team 4 (Nicole Sims): 11,000 feet

Team 5 (Willie Webster): 9,000 feet

IMG’s Custom Denali Team 5 loaded in the ski-plane with their gear, ready to depart for the Kahiltna.

IMG Denali Team 4, led by Nicole Sims, ready to leave for the Kahiltna