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2026 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition Team 3 (May 16 – June 5) Dispatch 5

Wednesday, May 20, 2026' at 9:10pm
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Guides:

Ian McEleney

Amity Krause

Ryan Harris

Climbers:

Frank Hennessy 

Lauren Hennessy 

Peter Kemp 

Lavendera Gonzalo 

Christopher Queen 

Sejpal Amar 

Yifei Bao 

Xuyang Wang

Yi Zhou

Team 3 (Second AAI team) made the move from Camp 1 to Camp 2 (3140m) today. It was a long move but they are enjoying a sunny evening with some reportedly incredible views and a delicious dinner.

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