Sunday, June 18, 2023

2023 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition Team 4 (June 1 - June 21) Dispatch 18

Guides:


Will Gordon

Tali Levin

Adam Gellman


Climbers:


Christoph Gauss 

Cornel Arnet

Marc Andre Bumann

Elmar Zurbriggen

Rudolf Riedl

Maria Camila Ramirez

Alexandra Haudemann-Andersen

Florian Huehne

Ramon Waldvogel


Team 4 descended to Camp 3 (14,200') to pack up their gear for the long trip back to Basecamp (7,200'). They plan on walking all night and hope to be at Basecamp in the morning so they can fly off the glacier. Happy Father's Day to all Dads and Fathers out there!


2023 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition Team 4 (June 1 - June 21) Dispatch 17

Guides:


Will Gordon

Tali Levin

Adam Gellman


Climbers:


Christoph Gauss 

Cornel Arnet

Marc Andre Bumann

Elmar Zurbriggen

Rudolf Riedl

Maria Camila Ramirez

Alexandra Haudemann-Andersen

Florian Huehne

Ramon Waldvogel

Team 4 has officially reached the summit of Denali! They enjoyed better weather conditions and returned to High Camp late on Saturday. Tomorrow they will move down the mountain, and plan to check in later.


Friday, June 16, 2023

2023 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition Team 4 (June 1 - June 21) Dispatch 16

Guides:


Will Gordon

Tali Levin

Adam Gellman


Climbers:


Christoph Gauss 

Cornel Arnet

Marc Andre Bumann

Elmar Zurbriggen

Rudolf Riedl

Maria Camila Ramirez

Alexandra Haudemann-Andersen

Florian Huehne

Ramon Waldvogel


Team 4 took another rest day at High Camp today, waiting out some more windy weather. They are hoping that tomorrow is better conditions.


Thursday, June 15, 2023

2023 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition Team 4 (June 1 - June 21) Dispatch 15

Guides:


Will Gordon

Tali Levin

Adam Gellman


Climbers:


Christoph Gauss 

Cornel Arnet

Marc Andre Bumann

Elmar Zurbriggen

Rudolf Riedl

Maria Camila Ramirez

Alexandra Haudemann-Andersen

Florian Huehne

Ramon Waldvogel


After the Guides of Team 4 assisted in a rescue this morning, they decided to take a rest day at High Camp (17,200'). They plan on making a summit attempt if the weather is cooperative tomorrow. Listen in for some special shoutouts!


2023 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition Team 4 (June 1 - June 21) Dispatch 14

Guides:


Will Gordon

Tali Levin

Adam Gellman


Climbers:


Christoph Gauss 

Cornel Arnet

Marc Andre Bumann

Elmar Zurbriggen

Rudolf Riedl

Maria Camila Ramirez

Alexandra Haudemann-Andersen

Florian Huehne

Ramon Waldvogel


Team 4 has successfully made it to High Camp (17,200')! They had decent weather today and are hoping that continues for the next couple of days for a summit attempt.


Wednesday, June 14, 2023

2023 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition Team 3 (May 28 - June 17) Dispatch 16

Guides:


Gloria Roe

Kyle Pratt

Ross Erickson


Climbers:


Justin Einstein

Andrew Packo

Erik Christiansen

Jago Trasler

Cailyn Guo

Juergen Jankovits

Balasz Szili

Micky Campbell


Team 3 is back at Camp 3 (14,200'). They summited successfully yesterday, June 13th, and began their descent shortly after! They are now taking a few hours to rest and fuel up for the rest of the descent. They hope to be at Basecamp to fly off the mountain tomorrow.


Tuesday, June 13, 2023

2023 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition Team 4 (June 1 - June 21) Dispatch 13

Guides:


Will Gordon

Tali Levin

Adam Gellman


Climbers:


Christoph Gauss 

Cornel Arnet

Marc Andre Bumann

Elmar Zurbriggen

Rudolf Riedl

Maria Camila Ramirez

Alexandra Haudemann-Andersen

Florian Huehne

Ramon Waldvogel


Team 4 called in from Camp 3 (14,200') today. They took a rest day today and plan to move up the mountain tomorrow! Happy Birthday to Marc-Andre's wife!