https://www.nps.gov/dena/blogs/ RSS Feed for Recent Blog Posts Tue, 19 May 2026 12:52:24 GMT https://www.nps.gov/dena/blogs/field-report-may-18-2026.htm We’ve begun to see a slow shift in the weather patterns here in both Talkeetna and the Alaska Range.  Precipitation and clouds are still in full force, but the sun has been making its appearance known in the last few days!  We currently have 1,010 people registered for the season. As of Monday morning, there are 30 people registered in the range, and 216 who are currently on Mt. McKinley. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.nps.gov/dena/blogs/field-report-may-18-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/dena/blogs/field-report-may-11-2026.htm As of Monday morning, there are 90 registered backcountry users in the Alaska range outside of the West Buttress route. We continue to see visitors with plans to ski and climb in areas like the Pika glacier, the Root Canal, and throughout the Ruth. Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.nps.gov/dena/blogs/field-report-may-11-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/dena/blogs/field-report-may-4-2026.htm As of Monday morning, there are 69 registered backcountry users at lower elevation sites in the Alaska Range. This includes teams that are skiing on the Buckskin and Pika glaciers, and climbers looking to get on routes in the Ruth and on Huntington. Some of these teams have been on the glacier for a few weeks waiting for their weather window. Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.nps.gov/dena/blogs/field-report-may-4-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/dena/blogs/lessons-on-frostbite-from-a-2025-west-buttress-climber.htm Greg Huey came to attempt the West Buttress last May and June. Though I’m sure he would have preferred different circumstances, I had the pleasure of his company for a few days in the NPS med tent at 14,200’ while my team was staffing the camp. Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.nps.gov/dena/blogs/lessons-on-frostbite-from-a-2025-west-buttress-climber.htm https://www.nps.gov/dena/blogs/field-report-april-27-2026.htm As of Monday morning, there are 48 registered users in the lower elevations of the Alaska Range. Teams are exploring the Pika, Moose’s Tooth, Buckskin Glacier, and Glacier One. A few teams are in position for different routes on Huntington as well. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.nps.gov/dena/blogs/field-report-april-27-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/dena/blogs/updates-from-the-field-and-preseason-training-april-20-2025.htm As of April 20, there are 61 registered backcountry users climbing and skiing in the range. Unfortunately, due to unsettled weather, many of them may still be playing the waiting game at their air taxis Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.nps.gov/dena/blogs/updates-from-the-field-and-preseason-training-april-20-2025.htm