The AMS 6/6 Denali, West Buttress Expedtion led by Elliot Gaddy and Jimmy Voorhis have returned to Talkeetna this morning! Welcome back and good work team!
Included on this team is a past AMS student from 2001 (!). Thanks James for bringing yourself back and and we are honored to have you and your son climbing with us this year.
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The Newby Guys taking mountaineering boots off - release the feet! |
AMS 6/12 Denali West Buttress Expedition led by Mike Hamill and Jake Kayes are on their way back to 14,200' today and will likely be back in Talkeetna tomorrow.
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Night descent between Windy Corner and 11,000' camp, Brian Okonek Photo, use by permission |
AMS/ DD Treks 6/15, Custom Denali West Buttress led by Noah Ronczkowski and Larry Holmgren are moving up to 17,200, high camp today. If all is well they will make a summit attempt tomorrow.
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Previous AMS Team on the route on the way to 17,200' camp. |
AMS 6/16, Custom Denali West Buttress led by Wes Bunch and Jeremiah Phelps are at 14,200' camp today taking a rest day.
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14,200' camp on Denali's West Buttress, AMS photo |
AMS 6/25, Denali West Buttress led by Rob Gowler, Curtis Green and Ariel Svetlik-McCarthy are meeting in Talkeetna at the AMS HQ today and are working on equipment checks and lunch food packing this afternoon.
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Guide Rob Gowler doing gear check at the AMS HQ |