Sunday, June 23, 2024

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. 

Saturday, June 22, 2024

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.


Friday, June 21, 2024

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. 

Thursday, June 20, 2024

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.


Wednesday, June 19, 2024

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.



Tuesday, June 18, 2024

2024 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition Team 6 (June 14 - July 4) Dispatch 3

Guides:


Andy Stephen


Mike Morris



Climbers:



Michael Quinsee



Team 6 made it to Camp 2 and was able to place a cache. They hope to make it to 14 Camp tomorrow!


Monday, June 17, 2024

2024 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition Team 5 (June 3 - June 23) Dispatch 14

Guides:


George Bieker


Ian Peterson


Andrew Krause



Climbers:



Claudia Rudolph


Mitchell Chiesl


Michele Merat 


Jona Amrhein 


Oliver Chamberlain 


Albert Cho


Dirk Borgwardt 


Micah Highwalking



Team 5 sent the following message today:

"After a restful morning we descended from 17 to 14 camp and are taking a night here before descending down to the airstrip."