Sunday, June 22, 2025

2025 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition / Team 7 / June 6 - June 26 / Dispatch 15

Guides:

George Bieker

Kevin McGarity

Hali Scroggins


Climbers:

Sean Greenwalt

Francis Mao

Anne Sophie de Saint Ours 

Eanna McGowan

Ahmad Rahman

Caitlin James Locket (CJ)

Xander Budnick

Raj-Alexandre Bouka

Louis Jammes


" Team 7 woke up with stoke to go for a summit attempt on our last weather window from 17000'. Unfortunately the high winds came earlier and we had to descend to 14 camp. The upper mountain is getting a beating with winds over 40+ mph for the next several days. We gave it a good fight, but just didn't have the margins. The plan is to head towards the airstrip tomorrow through the night when the lower glacier is frozen and fly on the only clear day on the lower mountain this week. Tuesday. We are looking forward to showers and salads. Team 7 over and out. "


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