Ascent of Denali on 2015-06-15| Date: | Monday, June 15, 2015 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | Denali | | Location: | USA-Alaska | | Elevation: | 20310 ft / 6190 m |
Ascent Trip Report05/28 - Fly into Base Camp (7,200) and climb to Camp 1 (7,800)
05/29 - Carry cache to 10,000 and return to Camp 1
05/30 - Move to Camp 3 (11,200)
05/31 - Retrieve cache at 10,000 and return to Camp 3
06/01 - Planned Rest Day
06/02 - Carry cache to Camp 4 (14,200)and return to Camp 3
06/03 - Weather Day (Heavy Snow)
06/04 - Weather Day (Heavy Snow & Wind)
06/05 - Weather Day (Snow)
06/06 - Moved to Camp 4
06/07 - Planned Rest Day
06/08 - Carry cache to 16,200 and return to Camp 4
06/09 - Planned Rest Day
06/10 - Weather Day (Snow)
06/11 - Weather Day (Snow & Wind)
06/12 - Weather Day (Wind)
06/13 - Weather Day (Wind)
06/14 - Move to Camp 5 (17,200)
06/15 - SUMMIT (20,320) and return to Camp 5
06/16 - Camp 5 to Camp 3
06/17 - Camp 3, to Base Camp, Fly off...
As stated on my home page, this trip was over seven years in the making and it did not disappoint. Our team had great members and the Guides at RMI are top notch.
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Ken on the Summit of Denali (2015-06-15). Photo by Ken Curtis.
Click here for larger-size photo. | | Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 22310 ft / 6799 m | | Total Elevation Loss: | 22310 ft / 6799 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 33 mi / 53.1 km | | Route Conditions: | Scramble, Exposed Scramble, Snow Climb, Glacier Climb | | Gear Used: | Ice Axe, Crampons, Rope, Ski Poles, Snowshoes, Guide, Tent Camp | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 21910 ft / 6678 m | | Gain Breakdown: | Net: 13110 ft / 3996 m; Extra: 8800 ft / 2682m | | Loss on way in: | 8800 ft / 2682 m | | Distance: | 16.5 mi / 26.5 km | | Route: | West Buttress | | Start Trailhead: | Kahiltna Glacier Base Camp 7200 ft / 2194 m | | Time: | 18 Days 6 Hours | | Descent Statistics | | Loss on way out: | 13510 ft / 4117 m | | Loss Breakdown: | Net: 13110 ft / 3996 m; Extra: 400 ft / 121m | | Gain on way out: | 400 ft / 121 m | | Distance: | 16.5 mi / 26.5 km | | Route: | West Buttress | | End Trailhead: | Kahiltna Glacier Base Camp 7200 ft / 2194 m | | Time: | 2 Days |
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