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TODAY'S STATS |
Mt. McKinley |
Mt. Foraker |
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Registered Climbers |
1,090 |
15 |
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Climbers Currently On Mountain |
80 |
0 |
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Completed Climbs |
1,006 |
15 |
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Number of Summits |
574 |
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
Rangers Mik Shain and Chris Erickson are on patrol on the Eldridge Glacier for the next day or two.
All staff members have now commenced the work of sorting, taking inventory, repairing, cleaning, stowing the gear brought down from the mountain.
And of course, the season isn't over until all the climbers return safe and sound. Currently, 80 climbers remain on the mountain, the majority of which are guided expeditions.
Route Conditions
Warm temperatures have returned, and the lower glacier was most recently described as 'soggy.' We will continue to relay any significant news about the route that we learn from climbers checking back or from guides that may contact us from the mountain in the next week or two.
Photo of the Day
Photo courtesy of Menno Boermans