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Dispatches from American Alpine Institute's worldwide mountaineering expeditions, including the West Buttress of Denali, Ecuador, Bolivia, and the Seven Summits.
American Alpine Institute
11M ago
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!
Alaska Dispatches · AAI Denali Team 4 - Dispatch 18 ..read more
American Alpine Institute
11M ago
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.
Alaska Dispatches · AAI Denali Team 4 - Dispatch 17 ..read more
American Alpine Institute
11M ago
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.
Alaska Dispatches · AAI Denali Team 3 -Dispatch 16 ..read more
American Alpine Institute
11M ago
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.
Alaska Dispatches · AAI Denali Team 4 - Dispatch 14 ..read more
American Alpine Institute
11M ago
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!
Alaska Dispatches · AAI Denali Team 4 - Dispatch 13 ..read more
American Alpine Institute
11M ago
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 spent the day placing a cache above the fixed lines at about 16,000'. They returned to Camp 3 (14,200') and are now in position to make a summit attempt, once a weather window becomes available.
Alaska Dispatches · AAI Denali Team 4 - Dispatch 12 ..read more
American Alpine Institute
11M ago
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 had a good rest day at High Camp (17,200') today. The weather is looking favorable and they plan to make a summit attempt tomorrow!
Alaska Dispatches · AAI Denali Team 3 - Dispatch 15 ..read more
American Alpine Institute
11M ago
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 plenty of time to rest and recover at Camp 3 (14,200') today, amidst some stormy weather. They also prepared to place a cache up the mountain tomorrow by practicing skills they will need to ascend the fixed lines.
Alaska Dispatches · AAI Denali Team 4 - Dispatch 11 ..read more
American Alpine Institute
11M ago
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 at High Camp (17,200') enduring some windy conditions, but taking advantage of the down time to prepare for a summit attempt.
Alaska Dispatches · AAI Denali Team 3 - Dispatch 14 ..read more
American Alpine Institute
11M ago
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 made it to High Camp (17,200') today! They plan on taking a rest day tomorrow.
Alaska Dispatches · AAI Denali Team 3 - Dispatch 13 ..read more