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TODAY'S STATS |
Mt. McKinley |
Mt. Foraker |
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Registered Climbers |
1,089 |
15 |
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Climbers Currently On Mountain |
2 |
0 |
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Completed Climbs |
1,085 |
15 |
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Number of Summits |
618 |
6 |
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Summit Percentage |
57% |
40% |
The Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station also maintains a daily automated statistics phone line, so if this blog is lagging behind and you need up-to-date registration numbers, call (907) 733-9127.
Weather Report
NPS daily weather observations are done for the season.
National Weather Service forecast
Ranger Update
No rangers are ranging in the Park today, though a Little Switzerland patrol is planned for next week.
Route Conditions
No recent reports of snow or route conditions. There is just the one private team climbing the West Buttress at this time. As the statistics above indicate, there is one additional two-person team currently registered to begin a climb in August, though time will tell if glacier conditions will be conducive for an aircraft landing.
Photo of the Day
Prayer flags and a splashy tent provide a welcome burst of color during a whiteout at 14,200-foot camp. Photo courtesy of Ian Shive.