It's finally happening! The USAF 50 Summits Challenge takes on Denali as a team of Airmen will attempt to climb to the highest point in North America. The team is comprised of active duty, reserve, and veteran Airmen, both officers and enlisted. Like most Airmen, each climber has faced and overcome enormous challenges in their careers. On this team, that includes spinal reconstruction, torn knee ligaments and meniscus, 2yr remote assignments away from family, traumatic brain injuries, post traumatic stress, low back injuries/hospitalizations, eye damage from lasers, and a variety of other serious setbacks. Yet these Airmen aim to climb Denali not just for their own personal challenge, but to support the conversation regarding ways people can build up their resiliency before tragedy strikes. And then when it does, how do you tap into your resources to overcome and reach new heights?
The team will fly into AK on May 28th and then plans to fly onto the Kahiltna Glacier on May 29th. Their intent is to use skis and splitboards to reach the 14,000ft base camp over 3-5 days. Once rested and acclimated, the team plans to climb the Upper West Rib and ski from the summit via the Messner Couloir if conditions permit.
More to come on this exciting climb and renewal of the USAF 50 Summits Challenge! In addition to this website, you can also follow the updates via their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/USAF50Summits
The team will fly into AK on May 28th and then plans to fly onto the Kahiltna Glacier on May 29th. Their intent is to use skis and splitboards to reach the 14,000ft base camp over 3-5 days. Once rested and acclimated, the team plans to climb the Upper West Rib and ski from the summit via the Messner Couloir if conditions permit.
More to come on this exciting climb and renewal of the USAF 50 Summits Challenge! In addition to this website, you can also follow the updates via their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/USAF50Summits
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