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TODAY'S STATS - 7/5/23 |
Denali |
Mt. Foraker |
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Registered Climbers |
1,015 |
12 |
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Climbers Currently On Mountain |
102 |
0 |
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Completed Climbs |
915 |
12 |
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Number of Summits |
272 |
4 |
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Summit Percentage |
30% |
33% |
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The Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station also maintains an almost daily automated statistics phone line, so if this blog is lagging behind and you need up-to-date registration numbers, call (907) 733-9127. |
Any frequent observers of this site will notice a sudden 'surge' in Foraker climbers from 4 to 12 this week. This change is due to a snag in the database that was discovered and corrected -- we were inadvertently undercounting. And yes, four of them summitted!
Mountain Weather
Gabby has closed up shop for the season, flying out on Sunday, July 2. Thank you, Gabby, for your morning weather observations and so much more!
Weather station telemetry data from 7K and 14K are transmitted hourly to the MesoWest website, including temperatures, wind speed, wind direction, snowfall, and solar radiation.
MountainWeather.com compiles a Denali Weather page, complete with links to the MesoWest data, the NWS Denali Climbing Forecasts, as well as links to FAA webcams.
The National Weather Service publishes their mountain-specific forecast here: Denali Climbing Forecast
The FAA webcam on the Kahiltna Glacier has yet to be installed for the 2023 season, but we'll let you now when its up and operational.
Conditions Reports
Freezing level is currently around 10,000 feet, with rain falling below that level, snow above. Lower glacier remains in decent shape, though softening. Still lots of snow up high.
Search and Rescue Activity
Generally quiet, but rangers and volunteers at 14,200 feet have been assisting one guided expedition with two different injuries - a shoulder injury and frostbite, however sounds like the full team will be able to descend on their own accord.
Ranger Reports
14K Patrol #8 (Bomba) Chelsea and crew have broken down 14 camp, with only the communications tent still standing. Waiting for a weather window to fly out camp gear and wrap it up for the season!
Photo of the Day
Strongwoman VIP Diana Jenson smiles through the pain, readying for the day's travels. (NPS Photo / Chelsea Bomba)