2025 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition / Team 1 / May 8 - May 28 / Dispatch 2

Guides:

Andy Stephen

Mike Morris

Climbers:

Brandon Rabun

Matthew Cobler-Lichter 

Simon Harries 

Pratyay Poddar

Pete Capon

Team 1 moved to Camp 1. The team is resting, eating, and working on more skills while experiencing wind storms. No cell service is welcome. The team is hoping to make moves on a cache tomorrow. 

Alaska Dispatches · 2025 Denali Dispatch Team 1 Dispatch 2

2025 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition / Team 1 / May 8 - May 28 / Dispatch 1

Guides:

Andy Stephen

Mike Morris

Climbers:

Brandon Rabun

Matthew Cobler-Lichter 

Simon Harries 

Pratyay Poddar

Pete Capon

Team 1 had a skills day in Talkeetna. No flight due to poor weather conditions. Scheduled to fly to base camp in the morning. 

Alaska Dispatches · 2025 AAI Denali Team 1 Dispatch 1

2024 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition Team 6 (June 14 - July 4) Dispatch 8

Guides:

Andy Stephen

Mike Morris

Climbers:

Michael Quinsee

Team 6 experienced mixed weather today at High Camp, but they are hopeful tomorrow will give them the opportunity to make a summit attempt. 

Alaska Dispatches · AAI Denali Team 6 - Dispatch 8

2024 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition Team 6 (June 14 - July 4) Dispatch 7

Guides:

Andy Stephen

Mike Morris

Climbers:

Michael Quinsee

Team 6 has successfully made it to High Camp! They enjoyed good weather all day and are resting for the rest of the night.

Alaska Dispatches · AAI Denali Team 6 - Dispatch 7

2024 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition Team 6 (June 14 - July 4) Dispatch 6

 Guides:

Andy Stephen

Mike Morris

Climbers:

Michael Quinsee

Team 6 took a well deserved rest day today at 14 Camp. 

Alaska Dispatches · AAI Denali Team 6 - Dispatch 6

2024 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition Team 6 (June 14 - July 4) Dispatch 5

Guides:

Andy Stephen

Mike Morris

Climbers:

Michael Quinsee

After an exceptionally warm day, Team 6 has arrived at Camp 3! They are expecting some weather tomorrow but spirits are high.

Alaska Dispatches · AAI Denali Team 6 - Dispatch 5

2024 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition Team 6 (June 14 - July 4) Dispatch 4

 Guides:

Andy Stephen

Mike Morris

Climbers:

Michael Quinsee

Team 6 was able to enjoy a rest day today at Camp 2 (11,000') today. They hope to move to Camp 3 (14,200') tomorrow.

Alaska Dispatches · AAI Denali Team 6 - Dispatch 4