Denali 2010 and training climbs?

Posted by AndyJB444 on May 29, 2009
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Dates: Jan 1, 2010 through Jul 1, 2010
Location: District Of Columbia, United States
City or Place: Washington
Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Categories: Hiking, Mountaineering
Partner Status: Want Partners

Putting out feelers for organizing an un-guided Denali (West Butt.) 2010 climb, and some training climbs leading up to. I'm also in my mid-20's, if that matters.

Ideally, I'd like to do a few training climbs on Mt. Washington (NH) in Jan/Feb, Mt. Shasta (Late March/Early April), and Rainier(Late April/Early May). Personal goals for these are to try out gear, get comfortable with climbing and camping partners, and practice/learn/brush-up on mountaineering skills.

I'm an East Coast-er but love being in the mountains and have experience on leading a rope team, crevasse rescue, expedition planning, glacial travel and have much of the necessary gear for a successful summit.

Looking for people with some mountaineering or climbing experience guided or un-guided, but not necessarily experts.

Not looking for people to do all of the climbs, but don't want to do them solo for safety - and its a little tough finding climbing partners in the DC area.

Cheers, and lets have some fun!

Andy

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paulh83	West Butt 2010
	Hi Andy, I am also interested in the West Buttress next year. I just got back from a successful guided trip on Denali via the West Buttress with RMI. My only limitation is that I would need to start later in the season. If you are interested, send me a pm or email (paulharrington1234@yahoo.com) Paul
	Posted Jun 14, 2009 1:53 pm

logikal	Denali 2010
	Hey, I am interested as well. I would love to give denali a shot. If you still looking for partners shoot me a pm or email at mberry41@gmail.com. `Matt
	Posted Jul 6, 2009 2:54 pm

m34tba11	Denali 2010
	I was planning on climbing Denali in 2008, but opt'd for Aconcagua instead (training burnout and needed a quick fix). I have summitted Aconcagua in Argentina, just completed the Annapurna ckt trek in Nepal, made it as high as Muir Camp on Rainier (attempted in April to try and simulate possible experiences on Denali), and missed the summit of Shasta by 1000 feet (shasta and rainier were both early season climbs). please message me if you are still planning to do this climb. (if anything I would totally be up for your NH Mt Washington climb in January.)
	Posted Jul 9, 2009 7:18 pm

jbarronton	Denali 2010
	Hey Andy, I have thought of doing Denali off and on for years but never had a partner to do it with. I haven't really been at altitude in a while but I have climbed the Breithorn, Matterhonr 5 years ago, Kilimanjaro via heim glacier 4 years ago, and Mt. Cook (linda glacier) 3 years ago. All unguided. Due to the lack of partners in my area I have just been doing moderate climbs around the eastern Sierra and RMNP the last few years. Would love to do some training climbs and the west rib looks just like my kind of climb. Let me know if you're still looking for teammates. Jbarronton@yahoo.com
	Posted Jul 16, 2009 12:32 am

cms829	2010
	Andy.... Im interested. Im also mid 20's and looking to go unguided. Im in NJ and frequent Mount washington in the winter months. Let me know if your still looking to go and wanna do some climbing. cmsstoneworks@hotmail.com Chris
	Posted Aug 12, 2009 12:16 pm

nchiker2	California trip
	Andy, Im heading out to LAX on 26 september to give Whitney a shot. I have a week so other peaks in the area would be fun too. Since I wasnt sure if I would have a partner, I planned non-technical routes but if I could meet somone out there, I wouldnt be opposed to road tripping up to Shasta. Jason Jason7561@yahoo.com
	Posted Sep 5, 2009 9:37 am

craigdale	how bout the W. Rib ?
	Hey, trying to put a team together for the West Rib. anybody interested?
	Posted Sep 8, 2009 12:14 pm

icarus	denali
	Hey Andy, I'm in DC too. Currently planning a guided Mt. Washington summit climb for mid-January 2010. Would definitely be interested in an adventure or two. Late 20's here, live around the U Street area of DC, always up for climbing/hiking. ~ John jpacovich@hotmail.com
	Posted Sep 15, 2009 3:03 pm

	gfacteau	Re: 2010
		Hey, I'm in NH and am doing winter accents all the time. Let me know if you wanna train and we can get together this winter, Greg
		Posted Nov 23, 2009 9:03 am

gegarrenton	Still looking?
	Andy, just now seeing your post. I plan on Mt Washington in Jan 2010, and would definitely be interested in a work up to Denali later in the year. I am located in Virginia Beach PM me or email if interested Graham
	Posted Sep 28, 2009 1:17 pm

rtm815	Denali
	Hey man im for sure looking for a climbing partner. I would consider myself a intermediate mountaineer but would definitely like to do some of the climbs you have listed in hopes to train for Denali. I will be climbing some 14ers in Colorado for the month of december but will for sure wanna go on more climbs following.
	Posted Sep 28, 2009 7:18 pm

mtneering	Training climbs
	Hey everyone I'm in southern Maine, I can make 2 Mt Wahington Long weekends/month as I am there anyway. Yesterday I did Summit and went across top of Tucks to Boot Spur and down Boot Spur Ridge. 5-7 inches of snow, temps 30, nice day. cloudy. looking to train for a D 2010 climb. what routes would we be climbing on washington?
	Posted Oct 16, 2009 12:15 pm

	gfacteau	Re: Training climbs
		Hey there, I'm in wakefield, NH and do winter hikes in the white all the time. Looking to do several winter accents this year. I've done most of the 4k footers in NH and several in winter, shasta a few times and have crevasse rescue training. I'm planning on rainier in june 2010 and Denali summer of 2011. Let me know iff you'd like to get together for a few winter hikes and possibly plan something bigger. Greg (38)
		Posted Nov 23, 2009 8:59 am

mtneering	Pressie Traverse
	Winter Presidential Traverse is ultimate training. long days, alpine overnights in tents, snow caves or bivouac. Heavy packs! I have done it few times, lets put on together. I am in the area often....
	Posted Oct 16, 2009 12:20 pm

puddlecruiser	Mt Washington/ NH Presidentials
	I will be in NH between Christmas and New Years, and plan to at least do a day hike up the Presidentials. I'm interested in a multi-peak, multi-day trip through the presidentials in Late December, if interested. That's about as extreme as the weather gets in the lower 48, I think. I actually would be interested in your Denali trip, but right now I'm eying up some South American Peaks for February. I just can't wait much longer...
	Posted Nov 2, 2009 10:30 am

yureding	Training on Colorado 14ers
	I'm also training for an un-guided Denali (West Butt.) but I am not sure with my career path if I can do a 2010 attempt. I've been climbing Colorado winter 14ers for 5 years. I'm thinking to attempt Harvard and Columbia between Dec. 27-Jan. 1. Please let me know if you're up for it - I've got all team equipment.
	Posted Dec 5, 2009 2:00 pm

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