Saturday May 17, 2025 2:07 pm PDT

Seth Burns and Team checked in from Talkeetna, they are loaded and Flying onto the Kahiltna Glacier. 

Let the climbing begin! 

Friday, May 16, 2025 - 10:19 pm PDT

We started our day with breakfast at latitude 62 and ended our day with dinner at latitude 62. Can anyone guess where our day will start tomorrow?!

We spent the morning talking about the finer points of Denali climbing while learning and practicing some new skills. In the afternoon, our pilots at K2 along with the Denali base camp manager saw a break in the weather. Giddy with excitement, we loaded up the plane with all of our bags, put on our mountain clothes, and patiently waited for our chance for take off. Unfortunately, mountain weather can be a fickle beast and the mountain wasn't ready to let us in just yet. We became mesmerized by some classic Denali climbing films and fantasized about when we would soon be in those very spots. 

Waiting is inevitable in the mountains, but always hard, especially at the beginning of a trip. I could not be more proud of our team's attitude. They are taking everything in stride and with a smile. We are enjoying constant laughs, telling stories, and building camaraderie that will enable us to run when our feet hit the ground. We will be ready to fly when our time comes. Hopefully that time is tomorrow morning! 

RMI Guides Jackson, Ray, Seth and Team

Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 9:00 PM PDT

Well, we did not fly today. The clouds around Talkeetna and especially on the Kahiltna kept the planes on the ground. While this is not exactly what we wanted it is not unusual. Our friends at K2 aviation run a professional outfit and do everything they can to get us safely on and off the mountain.  While they kept their eyes on the weather, we spent the day enjoying coffee, going over rope skills, eating plenty of food, and even going on a nice run.

If you're reading this, send us clear sky vibes. 

RMI Guides Seth, Jackson, Ray, and Team

Wednesday May 14, 2025 - 8:52 pm PT

Our first full day in Alaska greeted us with a beautiful and crisp morning. Today was a day of packing and repacking, prepping for the weeks ahead. While at time tiresome, we were laying the groundwork for a successful climb.  By the end of the afternoon, bags were packed, food checked, and our team organized into our two flights.  Excitement is high as we hope to fly to basecamp tomorrow.  

All the best- RMI Guides Seth, Jackson, Ray, and team.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 10:03 pm PT

Hello from Talkeetna! After a long day of travel we have arrived in this lovely little town, our launching off point.  The excitement is tangible as we settle in, looking forward to a day of packing and prep tomorrow.

RMI Guide Seth Burns