Climb Denali! – Discounts Available on Select 2027 Trips.  Click for details.
Learn More

2025 AAI Denali West Buttress Expedition / Team 6 / May 28 – June 17 / Dispatch 2

Friday, May 30, 2025' at 5:38am
Back to Dispatches

Guides:

Ian McEleney

Ian Peterson

Andrew Krause

Climbers:

Thomas Hamski

Yang Qiao

John P.F. Lopez

Jonas Hansen

Tom McGibbon

Neelima Venreddy

Dmitry Gordeev

Team 6 checked in today from Camp 1 (7,200 feet) after moving from Basecamp. Tomorrow they are planning on placing a cache higher up the mountain above Ski Hill. 

Alaska Dispatches · AAI Denali Team 6 – Dispatch 2

Join Us Today

Ready to Start Your Adventure?

When you're ready to decide on a course, peak ascent, or expedition, click on the button below.

View Programs